Recent headlines from some news outlets and statements from government officials sounded the alarms on ‘noncitizen voting’ in the 2024 presidential election. This activity has caused confusion and increased the fear that noncitizens immigrants are voting illegally in US elections. Some elected politicians are promoting The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to prevent noncitizens… Continue reading Can Immigrants and Noncitizens Vote in U.S. Elections?
If you are married to a US citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR), you are eligible to apply for a green card. However, marrying a U.S. citizen does not guarantee you will be approved for a marriage green card. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) carefully reviews each and every marriage green card application.… Continue reading What Are the Steps to Get a Marriage Green Card? [Part 1]
We know navigating the U.S. immigration process can often be filled with uncertainty and anxiety. Add in the conversations fueled by US politics and the impact of electing a new president and it can cause even more worry and confusion for non-citizens living in the US and people wanting to immigrate to the US. Many… Continue reading Will the Elections Impact US Immigration?
Summary President Joe Biden and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the expansion of an immigration benefit called Parole in Place (PIP). The initiative aims to provide work authorization and a path to legal permanent resident (LPR) status to noncitizen spouses who entered the U.S. illegally and have been in the U.S. for at… Continue reading What Parole-in-Place Could Mean for Certain Undocumented Immigrants
Immediate Family Members US Immigration law promotes family unity by allowing US citizens and lawful permanent residents to petition certain family members to immigrate and permanently stay in the US. Family-based immigration is one of the most common ways for individuals to apply for immigration benefits. If your family members want to stay in… Continue reading How to Obtain Green Cards for Immediate Family Members
The United States is a nation of immigrants, offering various, but sometimes confusing, pathways to those who want to build a new life in the U.S. The paths have three basic categories: Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) Naturalization U.S. Citizen These all represent steps toward staying in the U.S., but they differ in terms of rights,… Continue reading Lawful Permanent Resident vs. Citizen vs. Naturalized Citizen
My Immigration Law Office reviews the things that should be taken into account when you are applying for Green Card with a criminal record. Learn more!
What is a lawful permanent resident (LPR)? A lawful permanent resident (LPR), also known as a Green Card holder, is a foreign-born national who has been granted the right to live in the United States indefinitely unless they lose or abandon LPR status – please see further explanation below. LPRs continue to hold citizenship of… Continue reading What Is a Lawful Permanent Resident? Green Card Holders Explained
