Immigration And Naturalization Law

You and your spouse are hoping to build a new life together in the United States. You’ve been able to visit each other on and off over the years but you’re now hoping to obtain permanent residency through a marriage Green Card.  You’ve filled out all the relevant...

Immigrating to the United States is a dream for many, but it’s one that might have some unexpected effects. Many people see the wonder and opportunities of life in the U.S. While these are considerable benefits for immigrants, culture shock is something they might not...

In its last weeks before its summer break, the U.S. Supreme Court is handing down decisions in some much-watched cases. Its recent rulings on two cases involving detained immigrants basically leave things as they are. However, that’s highly disappointing for many...

The laws around marijuana can be confusing for anyone. While it’s still illegal under federal law, state laws vary widely. Here in California, it’s legal to possess, sell and grow for adult recreational and medical use -- with a number of exceptions and restrictions....

People who are trying to come to the United States to reunite with family members should ensure they understand how the immigration process works. For many, the petition that they file will be for family-based immigration. In order to come to the U.S. on this type of...

You always do your best to avoid violating the law, but you made a mistake and ended up getting arrested. Although the case is likely to go in your favor, it’s frustrating to know that you’ve violated the law when you are only in the United States on a green card. If...

When seeking permanent residency in the United States, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) will consider your criminal history among several other factors. Essentially, crimes of moral turpitude include offenses that go against the general moral...

If you are interested in coming to the United States for work, then you may want to obtain a business visa, also known as the B-1 visitor visa. This visa is not intended to lead to permanent residency but instead allows you conduct business in the United States...

Whether you’re getting married or you’re moving for employment purposes, obtaining the appropriate visa or residency status for the United States will be very important to you. The immigration process can take time and effort, but the rewards are certainly worth...

Natural-born US citizens have their birthright citizenship constitutionally protected. However, naturalized citizens can get their citizenship revoked for various reasons. Following denaturalization, the individual may be deported to their home country and lose all...