Immigration

If you want to become a U.S. citizen, there are many steps you need to complete. One of these steps involves attending a naturalization interview. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a USCIS officer will ask you a series of questions about your...

Undocumented workers often take on difficult and dangerous jobs. In addition, due to their immigration status, many face employment vulnerabilities, including fear of deportation. However, there are important legal protections and benefits which apply to undocumented...

Not all immigrants to America are the same. People come from different countries, different cultures and different economic backgrounds. Likewise, there are many different types of immigration statuses in America. From citizens to refugees, many different...

Naturalization is the process by which you can become a citizen of the United States even if you originated from another country. Becoming a naturalized citizen grants you all the rights and privileges that you would have if you were born here. U.S. Citizenship and...

If you maintain a presence in the United States for a certain period without an agent of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services admitting or paroling you or outside of a “period of stay” that the Secretary authorizes, the law considers your presence “unlawful.”...

If you are not a U.S. citizen, it is important to understand your immigration status. Whether you are a legal permanent resident, a conditional resident, a nonimmigrant visa holder or an undocumented immigrant you have certain rights. Claiming to be a U.S. citizen,...

People who are not American citizens who come to the United States generally have to obtain a visa. This is a document that identifies your status and your reason for coming here. Because people have many different reasons for coming to the United States, there are...

If you want to obtain an employment-based green card, you undoubtedly already know about labor certifications. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a labor certification qualifies as proof your employer cannot find a U.S. worker who can do your job. Sometimes,...

In the United States, the federal government controls most immigration laws. Some states or cities give undocumented immigrants additional rights. For instance, New York law makes it a crime to extort or coerce someone by threatening to report his or her immigration...

If you hope to enter the United States for work-related purposes, you must first obtain a work visa. Work visas fall into one of two categories: permanent or temporary. The vast majority of work visas are temporary. Temporary work visas allow citizens of foreign...