Many citizens of foreign countries have obtained some type of legal status that allows them to work and travel in the United States. However, these individuals may be lacking an important element of their life back home: their spouses. Bringing a spouse to the United...
If you are from another country and are planning to work in the United States, you will need a work visa. There are several types of temporary and permanent work visas available, each with its own criteria for eligibility. Some of the most common types of temporary...
Opponents of expanded immigration to the United States often decry “chain migration.” Chain migration is a denigrating reference to the fact that the easiest way to enter the United States legally is by seeking a family visa. Understanding family visas provides an...
Readers of this blog are interested in immigration related topics. And, once such often overlooked immigration topic is handling interactions with law enforcement. In a prior blog post, we spoke about what immigrants should do if they get pulled over by the police. In...
If you are a refugee or asylee you may have fled terrible conditions in your homeland with hopes of finding safety in the United States You may be very concerned about family left behind. Fortunately, refugees and asylees can petition for certain family members to...
Over the last 3 months, America’s television screens have been filled with images of Ukrainian mothers and their children in terrified flight from Russia’s invasion. Whether any of these refugees have reached the United States is unclear, but there can be little doubt...
For most of us, interactions with the police may make us anxious, but those interactions are generally routine. For immigrants though, especially those from countries with totalitarian and corrupt regimes, those interactions can be panic-inducing. However, immigrants,...
The U.S. immigration system allows individuals from other countries who qualify as refugees to lawfully enter the United States. There is a difference between refugees and asylum seekers. While asylum may be sought after an individual is classified as a refugee,...
Family-based immigration options can be important for many families who wish to understand different immigration options. For that reason, it is helpful for families to understand family-based immigration basics. Family immigration basics Citizens and legal permanent...
For Michigan families who are trying to keep their loved ones in the country during the immigration process, the challenges can seem overwhelming. Because U.S. immigration law is changing constantly, noncitizens who cannot immediately change their status face...
