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
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
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Breaking News: On August 26, 2024, a federal judge in Texas put a temporary 14-day hold (administrative stay) on the Keeping Families Together Parole in Place program aimed at helping undocumented immigrants with U.S. citizen spouses. USCIS released a statement to clarify what will happen for now: This will not affect any of the applications that have… Continue reading News Alert: Federal Judge Puts 14-Day Hold on Parole in Place Program
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?
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
In a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy, on the day of his inauguration, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, the principle that grants automatic citizenship to all children born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status This move, part of Trump’s broader immigration agenda, underscores a… Continue reading News Alert: Birthright Citizenship Might End by Executive Order
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
