In just two weeks, President-elect Joe Biden will become President Biden. With a new administration in charge of the government, many of the old administration's policies will fall by the wayside. If you are seeking citizenship or asylum here in America, these changes...
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Changes to the citizenship test
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Dec 18, 2020 | Immigration And Naturalization Law
The citizenship test was changed at the beginning of December, and it’s going to look a bit different moving forward. If you’re interested in becoming a citizen, it’s crucial to know what these changes mean and what you should expect. When do these changes start? The...
Work with an immigration attorney to get your visa to the U.S.
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Nov 4, 2020 | Immigration And Naturalization Law
Your family has been putting in the time and effort to come to the United States. You have saved money and prepared yourself by learning English. You believe that you’re prepared, so you want to get started on the paperwork now. It’s a good idea to work with an...
Does a misdemeanor threaten your right to stay in the United States?
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Oct 21, 2020 | Immigration And Naturalization Law
For American citizens, misdemeanors are considered to be relatively minor. Convictions tend to come with modest fines and fees, while prison sentences are usually under a year in length. A misdemeanor is seen differently when you’re an immigrant to the United States....
What immigrants need to know about marijuana in California
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Sep 23, 2020 | Immigration And Naturalization Law
California was one of the states that pioneered the legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational use. If you’re an adult over 21 years of age or hold a medical marijuana card, you can largely buy, keep and consume marijuana legally from any...
What rights do citizens have that permanent residents don’t?
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Sep 8, 2020 | Immigration And Naturalization Law
Once someone legally enters the United States, they generally have two main options if they would like to stay indefinitely. The first option is to cure a Permanent Resident Card or Green Card that allows them to live and work in the country. The second and typically...
Can my family join me in the U.S.?
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Aug 26, 2020 | Immigration And Naturalization Law
When your tourism business in Nicaragua had to shut down, you were left without an income. So, after 20 years, you returned to the U.S. to find work. Your experience allowed you to secure a job quickly, but there is one problem. You could not bring your Nicaraguan...
DUI charges could jeopardize your immigration status
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Aug 18, 2020 | Immigration And Naturalization Law
Your boss invites you and your colleagues to the bar after work. You tell him that you have to drive, but he replies that a couple of beers never hurt anyone. Unfortunately, the police stop you on the way home and charge you with driving under the influence (DUI). You...
Immigrants have rights in California
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Aug 14, 2020 | Immigration And Naturalization Law
Homes and the workplace do not provide asylum against officers from the Department of Homeland Security or US Immigration and Customs. But you have important rights when immigration enforcement officers show up at your home or workplace. Rights at home Immigration...
New visa rules have students scrambling to stay in United States
On behalf of Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan | Jul 9, 2020 | Immigration And Naturalization Law
A new rule announced by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has foreign students scrambling to find a way to stay in the United States this fall. The rule, announced just weeks away from the beginning of fall semester at many colleges, states that students will...
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