There are many ways to make a family, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) took a big step last month in recognizing that. The USCIS announced that it was updating its guidance on babies conceived using Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and...

If a police officer comes to your home and asks to come inside, you have the right to say no. With a few exceptions, a lack of consent typically means that the officer has to go and get a warrant. Only then can they enter your home without consent.  That said, as an...

Moving to another country is a massive change. It’s going to bring along some surprises and things that people tend not to expect, and it’s also going to give them a chance to learn and grow as they adapt to this new country.  If you’re thinking of immigrating, you...

Getting a "green card" means that you can essentially stay in the United States without fear of removal. Only in certain, extreme situations like criminal convictions will your status as a permanent resident ever be at risk. Not only do you have more security than you...

U.S. citizenship comes with tremendous benefits, rights and privileges. While most Americans are born on U.S. soil, there are a few other ways you can earn your citizenship if you are a foreign national. One way of acquiring citizenship is through naturalization by...

Those living in the United States on a visa don't have much long-term security. They could lose their job or other qualifying condition for their visa at any time. When that happens, they would likely have to leave the country. They could also make mistakes that...

Keeping up with changes in immigration laws and policies can be challenging. The current administration is making many changes that are helping to benefit the country as a whole. Some of these most current developments stand to boost the spirit of entrepreneurship in...

Living in the United States as a non-citizen isn't easy. International relocations are certainly not cheap or easy to complete. Even after you enter the United States, you are constantly at risk of having your status change. Immigrants might need to leave the country...

If you’re an immigrant to the U.S. who calls California home (or is hoping to), you probably already know that we have more immigrants than any other state – some 11 million. About a fourth of all foreign-born people living in the U.S. are here in California. Further,...

Many Americans choose to adopt children from other countries for a multitude of reasons. If you’re considering adopting a foreign-born child, you may be concerned about whether they can be U.S. citizens and what the process for obtaining that citizenship is. The good...