Serrato Law Firm APC Law Blog

You may feel like you know exactly what you need to do at your immigration interview. You’ve prepared. You’re ready. You know what to expect. That’s a great place to start, but you also need to know what not to do. People make mistakes during their interviews all the...

If you want to seek citizenship or go through with naturalization, you may be aware that there is an English and civics test. That might be terrifying to you if you’ve only come to the country within the last few years or if you simply don’t speak the language well....

The United State can represent safety for those facing hardship, war or persecution in their nation of origin. Every year, thousands of people come to the United States seeking asylum and a way to start a new, more peaceful, life. Asylum-seekers from throughout Latin...

The Statue of Liberty famously stands proud over Ellis Island, which used to be a primary hub for immigration when such travel usually occurred by a ship from Europe. It demonstrates how immigration to the United States represented a beacon of hope for those who...

Most visa programs for entry into the United States are quite restrictive. You generally need to have an employment offer in the United States or admission to an institution of higher education for undergrad or graduate studies unless you meet requirements for asylum...

Meeting with an official from the Bureau of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for your initial immigration interview can be intimidating. You can make the process a lot smoother by keeping a few basic rules in mind about how to conduct...

Legally moving to the United States for work is a complicated process. It can take months or even multiple years for your employer to secure the visa required for your employment within the United States. Initial approval for your employment-based visa is only the...