For many immigrants, getting a green card isn’t just about paperwork. It’s about finally feeling settled.But once your petition gets approved, a big question shows up: Do you finish your
If you’ve ever opened a letter from immigration only to read the word denied, you know the feeling. Your heart drops. Months, maybe years of work, waiting, and hope seem
Getting married to a U.S. citizen can change your immigration path completely, but not always in the way people think. There are a few important things to understand before you
If you’ve already filed your green card application, you might be wondering whether it’s safe to leave the country while you wait. It’s a common question, and a very important
About 900,000 Spanish citizens travel to the United States each year. This is favored for one great reason. Spanish citizens are in the ESTA program, so there is no American
Last week, I watched a father hug his teenage daughter tight. The joy and relief in both of their eyes was palatable. This heartwarming scene was the outcome of the
Previously, we discussed the nature of [[writs of mandamus]] – lawsuits that can be used to get a stuck immigration case moving again. If you’re thinking of bringing a mandamus
The immigration process is often a long and frustrating one, with applicants forced to endure interminable periods of waiting. But in some instances, the waiting periods shift from aggravating to
The simplest way citizenship is attained is by location of birth. Children born in the United States or certain U.S. territories are automatically U.S. citizens. What if my child was
More than 77,000 Afghan nationals were paroled into the United States during Operation Allies Welcome (OAW), a mission to evacuate and resettle Afghans in the U.S. following the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul in August 2021. These Afghans were granted parole status for two years, allowing them to remain and work in the country. As the two-year expiration date of the statuses of thousands draws near, Afghans want to know what their options are.
The 1951 Refugee Convention (also known as the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees) (hereinafter “Convention”) is the primary international legal document defining who is a refugee and the basis on which refugees can seek asylum. The same document also details the individuals that do not qualify as refugees and therefore cannot seek asylum.
