You worked hard to earn the right to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. And for this, you obtained a green card. But what happens when you misplace this coveted card? While no one will ask you to show them your green card, it is crucial that you have it...
When we seek a family-based Green Card as a noncitizen, we need a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to petition for us. Our petitioner might be our spouse, parent or adult child. Generally, family Green Cards are sought out of love. Sadly, not all family...
People come to America from other countries for many different reasons, but many of those individuals and families are looking for a better life in some way or another. This is never truer than for those who come to America seeking “asylum.” So, what is “asylum” under...
If you have called the United States home for most of your life, and are a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient (a so-called Dreamer), you may wonder about citizenship. Are DACA recipients given citizenship automatically? Do DACA recipients have a pathway...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency determines whether foreign nationals should be considered admissible or inadmissible to the United States, and its rules can be very strict. However, the law also gives the USCISrecognizes that there are situations...
As readers of this blog know, we often post about immigration and the K-1 fiancé visa process. In fact, in a recent blog, we discussed the basic requirements for this popular fiancé visa. And, in this post, we will focus on how Berkeley, California, LGBTQIA+...
The whole world relies on the Bay Area's tech industry, and news media follow the ups and downs of the businesses and the personalities behind them. Still, there's one aspect of the industry that does not receive the attention it deserves: The booming of the tech...
California immigrants with a green card are legally allowed to permanently live and work in the United States; however, there are still situations that can cause green card holders to be deported. Green card holders must follow U.S. laws. Violating these laws not only...
The complexities of the American immigration system can be difficult to navigate when you are trying to bring your loved ones to the United States to be with you. If you make a mistake as you pursue what you hope to achieve, you could face a heartbreaking denial....
For many refugees, asylum is a lifeline that provides protection that can’t be obtained elsewhere. As a result, those who receive asylum often breathe a sigh of relief knowing that they won’t be forced back to their home country where danger awaits. Yet many refugees...