President Obama recently announced a review of current deportation practices that potentially affects tens of thousands of immigrant families. This announcement came while Obama was meeting with Latino lawmakers who are seeking ways to resuscitate an immigration overhaul. The Details of the President’s Order Obama’s order requests Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson to do […]
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Is There a Different Application Process for Citizens in a Same-Sex Marriage To Petition Their Spouse For Legal Permanent Residency (Green Card)?
Marriage Act (DOMA). This holding was also a win for citizens who may now petition their same-sex spouses to reside permanently in the United States. The question some same-sex couples are now asking is whether their petition for their spouse will be denied just because they are not an opposite sex couple. Gay or Straight, […]
Immigration Gets Airtime in Obama’s State of the Union Address
President Obama’s State of the Union address only focused briefly on the topic of immigration reform, which was one of his top policy priorities in 2013. Immigration has been a big issue in recent politics because it affects the lives of so many individuals in the United States. If you or someone you love is […]
The Marriage-Based Green Card Process Explained
If you are applying for a U.S. green card, you may be afraid to leave the country for your consular visa interview based on the fear that you may not be able to enter the U.S. again due to your past unlawful presence. As of March 4, 2013, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services […]
Who Is Eligible For a Provisional Waiver of Unlawful Presence?
If you are applying for a U.S. green card, you may be afraid to leave the country for your consular visa interview based on the fear that you may not be able to enter the U.S. again due to your past unlawful presence. As of March 4, 2013, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services […]