U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulates many different aspects of immigration to America, including the kinds of marriages that the country recognizes as part of a pathway to citizenship or resident status. Depending on the nature of the marriage itself and the country where the marriage took place, some marriages may not receive recognition under the law within the U.S.
What are the pros and cons of obtaining dual citizenship?
The reasons that an individual may wish to retain the citizenship of two different countries can be varied. One common reason is to more easily take up residency in other places. Others pursue dual citizenship because it gives them access to a host of government-run social programs.
What you need to know when seekng a student visa
Are you interested in visiting the United States to study? Often, people hoping to apply for student visas are unsure of the process to follow. If you have concerns about making a poor decision, it could lead to the denial of your application.
Crime and immigration: What you need to know
Criminal convictions are a big problem these days for immigrants -- even those who are here legally.
Supreme Court Overturns Ninth Circuit Ruling Requiring Immigration-related bond hearings in San Diego
A previous Ninth Circuit ruling that had made it a requirement for detained immigrants to have regularly scheduled bond hearings, was overturned by the Supreme Court with a 5-3 vote on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Now, many immigration rights advocates fear that the detainees will be forced to spend extended periods of time in detention until their cases are fully processed through the court system.
