Es trágico cuando un matrimonio falla y una pareja se encuentra con la necesidad de separarse. La situación se pone aun más complicado cuando uno de los cónyuges no era ciudadano estadounidense, y estaba en el proceso de obtener la ciudadanía. Si esto describe su...
When you’re in trouble with the law or are working through another kind of legal case but don’t speak English well, it can be tempting to hire a translator to work on your case with you. A translator can be a real person who translates documents for you, or you might...
If you are in America because your spouse is a citizen or permanent resident, it’s important that you consider your own situation before applying for a divorce. If you don’t yet have a green card but file for divorce, the immigration process could stop before it’s...
El gobierno estadounidense tiene leyes muy estrictas que gobiernan el efecto que tienen ciertos actos criminales en la solicitud para la ciudadanía o para la residencia permanente. Si usted o alguien que conoce está en medio del proceso de cambiar su estatus...
Asylum is a status that individuals can use when they are fleeing danger and persecution in their home country. They may fear for their own life or the lives of their children. In some ways, this is similar to refugee status, in the sense that you are seeking safety...
The DACA Program -- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals -- has been around for a long time. It initially started under President Barack Obama, when his vice president was Joe Biden. The DACA program continued under the Trump Administration, but it has recently been...
If you’re an immigrant who is facing criminal charges, you certainly have a lot to think about. Odds are that your concern centers largely around your future and the life you’ve created for yourself in the United States. Is this charge, even if it seems like a minor...
Maybe your spouse just filed for divorce. Perhaps you recently got arrested and must defend against criminal charges. When you have a legal matter that requires your attention, a language barrier can be a big problem. You have the right to translation in the court,...
An unhealthy marriage is hard to handle. You may feel like you have no options if your residence in the United States depends on your marital status. Whether you entered the country on a fiance visa when you got engaged to an American citizen or you applied for a visa...
The plaque with a famous poem on the Statue of Liberty invites those longing for freedom to enter the United States. While immigration policies have changed, entering the United States remains a way for those facing persecution to seek safety and freedom. Asylum...