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...
Becoming a U.S. citizen is the dream of many immigrants. The process to do so is long and complicated. For those who have status as a lawful permanent resident (LPR), part of the battle is already complete. The question then becomes, what is required to take the final...
It was widely reported earlier in the week that the immigration provisions that were in the proposed Build Back Better bill were taken out. However, according to recent reports, those immigration provisions are back in the Build Back Better bill. The latest news...
