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A visa overstay can complicate a green card case in ways that are not always obvious. The consequences can differ significantly depending on your immigration circumstances. Green card eligibility after a visa overstay Overstaying a visa does not automatically prevent...
Last month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a rule change that affects those immigrants to the U.S. who are seeking asylum. Asylum seekers are typically those who have left their country out of a reasonable fear of persecution based on...
Yes, you can potentially be deported over criminal charges, arrests and convictions. Criminal activity can often be the basis for removal, even if someone has a valid visa and is otherwise in good standing. That said, not all illegal activity will lead to deportation....
Businesses in the United States looking to hire skilled and experienced professionals from abroad must complete a lengthy process. Paperwork, fees and background checks are all important components of the employment visa acquisition process. Before any of that begins,...
When a U.S. citizen and an immigrant get married, they may apply for a green card using their marriage as the basis to request permanent resident status. This does not mean that the immigrant was necessarily out of status to begin with. They may have been in the...
If you are legally inside the USA, without the right to reside permanently here, adjusting your status may be an option you’ve considered. Moving from the visa you are on to become a lawful permanent resident (often referred to as getting a green card) is an option...
A Notice to Appear (NTA) is the legal document that initiates deportation proceedings in immigration court. If you’ve received one, it often means that the federal government is seeking to remove you from the United States. That said, receiving an NTA does not...
Spanish-language records may help explain important facts in your immigration case. To submit them in immigration court, you must include a full English translation and a signed certificate with each one. A missing or incomplete translation may prevent the court from...
There are many reasons that people physically present in the United States may face deportation. Some people fail to renew their visas or make other technical mistakes that leave them at risk of removal from the United States. Those who have received a summons to...
Losing your job can always put your future in jeopardy. Many people budget around their monthly income, so any disruption can call into question things like their housing arrangement or their ability to cover other necessary costs. But if you are in the United States...