Serving The Immigration Needs Of The San Diego Area Since 1984
When you want to come to the United States and are already married to your spouse, you should be able to in most cases. This is because the majority of visas allow family members, particularly spouses, to come to the United States with their approved spouse. If your...
It's normal for anyone accused of a criminal offense to worry about their future. A conviction could mean incarceration, fines that cause financial strain or even the loss of someone's professional licensing. The risks are even higher for those who are in the United...
There's nothing like having your family close to you. One of the great benefits in becoming a U.S. permanent resident or citizen is that it can give your loved ones a preferred status for coming here. You may want to familiarize yourself with the different types of...
If you are an international athlete, you may want to immigrate to the United States to broaden your horizons and gain better opportunities as well as specialized training. Depending on your situation and your needs, you may be able to get the right visa so that you...
Having a Green Card makes you a permanent resident of the United States. You can legally stay in the country without any requirement to leave or to renew a visa. There are certain rights that you still don't have, including the right to vote and to hold public office....
Do you suffer from religious persecution or mistreatment in your country of origin? Do you fear for your life or expect to be tortured if you remain in your nation? If you answered yes, then seeking asylum could be your path to eventual citizenship in the U.S. Asylees...
In the next week or two, lawmakers are expected to reveal a new immigration bill. For many undocumented immigrants who are anxiously awaiting their future, the bill could provide immense relief. If approved, many of those undocumented immigrants would over time have a...
At the end of 2020, federal prosecutors charged a group of people with running a birth tourism racket. They allege it cost New York state over $2 million in fraudulent Medicaid costs. It followed a similar prosecution by a California court caught in 2019. Birth...
Getting a Green Card through your employer is one way to come to the United States as a lawful worker. If you stay in the country for long enough, you may also be able to become a lawful permanent resident or seek citizenship. There are three employment-based visa...
Immigrants who get caught overstaying their visas often spend a significant time in detention facilities due to the U.S.'s backlog of at least 750,000 immigration cases on its dockets. Adjudication usually takes a long time because there are unique court rules and...