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There are two major government agencies that handle immigration and deportation issues in the United States. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is responsible for performing background checks, issuing visas and helping people become...

Regardless of which candidate wins the presidential election next month, the fact is that the Trump administration has left an indelible mark on the immigration process. The administration’s policies of family separation at the border and attempted repeal of the...

Immigrating to a new country can be challenging, confusing and intimidating. You will be thrilled and excited, as well, since you have likely dreamed of this for a long time, and it is now all coming together. And you should feel that way. But you also need to...

Many people who enter the U.S. do so for opportunities for themselves and their families. They may want access to better health care or more career advancements and financial opportunities. It's only natural once you have secured a permanent position here either as a...

You met someone you love out of the country, and that has been a difficult situation to deal with. Instead of being able to live together and get married, you have to worry about negotiating their stay in the United States. As a citizen, something that you may want to...

People often think of the United States as a safe haven. It’s a place for them to escape the horrors that are happening in their native country. Sadly, what they think is going to be a refuge ends up being a huge challenge that’s sometimes fraught with hardships. Some...

As an immigrant, you may worry about deportation. Even if you feel like you are doing everything properly, the threat of it seems like it hangs over your head. Is one minor issue going to undo everything that you have been working to achieve? You may have heard that...

Just because you’re an immigrant in the United States doesn’t mean you have no legal rights. In fact, even if you’re an undocumented immigrant, you still have Constitutional rights. For that reason, if you’re facing deportation, it’s important to understand what you...

You literally can’t picture yourself in your native country. You barely speak the language, don’t have any close relatives left behind and worry about that country’s political and social problems, including rampant criminal activity. You’re in the U.S. and you want to...