The immigration system does not always move at a quick pace. Because of this, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services often has a backlog that severely slows down the process of seeking lawful permanent residency. The problem with this is that age may play a role in...
Immigration
What mistakes may result in the loss of your green card?
A green card is the first step toward becoming a permanent resident of the U.S. Getting one does not guarantee you will keep it. There are some things you want to stay away from if you want to move forward with naturalization. Familiarize yourself with some of the...
When should I replace my green card?
Your green card is an important document that you need to have with you and available at all times. If something happens to it or happens to invalidate it, you need to replace it. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service explains that everyone has to replace their...
Understanding your rights as an immigrant
As someone who lives in California but has not yet established legal citizenship in the United States, it may serve you well to know your rights when interacting or dealing with law enforcement or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Your rights may differ...
Does the U.S. government accommodate disabled immigrants?
The process of becoming an American citizen is challenging enough if you are in good health, but you may fear naturalization will be out of your reach if you suffer from a disability. The truth is that the U.S. government understands the plight of disabled immigrants...
What to know about the immigration-related medical exam
To obtain a US visa, you will need to undergo a medical examination to document your health. The purpose of this checkup is to ascertain your medical status. You do not have to be in perfect health to get the visa. However, if you have certain conditions that could...
Do ICE agents need a warrant to enter your home?
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...
Why immigration is important for the economy
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...
California is home to a significant number of immigrants to the U.S.
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,...
What is the Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds Act?
Right now, around 11 million people live in California -- and many of them are immigrants. California is relatively unique in that it takes significant steps to protect the rights of immigrants who come into this country. This includes upholding and expanding civil...
