If you or family members are confronted by an DHS ICE officer, politely state that you wish to remain silent, ask to speak to a lawyer, and do not answer any questions about your immigration status or provide any documentation without an attorney present. You have the right to remain silent and should not provide… Read more »
U nonimmigrant status for victims of crimes If you are or were the victim of a certain crime in the USA, you as well as certain family members may be eligible to receive what is called U nonimmigrant status or U visa. The U nonimmigrant status /visa was created by the Victims of Trafficking and… Read more »
Obtaining your green card through a family member in the military On 11/15/2013, President Obama exercised his executive action to introduce Parole in Place, (PIP) for undocumented immigrants who are relatives of U.S. military personnel. The objective of this program is to assist members of the U.S. Armed Forces in securing permanent resident status in… Read more »
Naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the eligibility requirements pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Applicants granted U.S. citizenship are able to vote in federal elections and apply for job openings with the U.S. Federal Government. These are… Read more »
As the Biden administration extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens from countries experiencing ongoing conflict or natural disasters, find out if you or a loved one qualifies for this protection.