Serving The Immigration Needs Of The San Diego Area Since 1984
Immigrants and their families may have a number of important questions related to the impact of a criminal charge, including a felony charge or otherwise, on their immigration status. Felony charges are considered the most serious criminal charges possible. In...
Immigration law and the way that it is applied can be complex. A couple was recently stopped and detained in the San Diego area for immigration violations. The couple was initially stopped for a cracked windshield and the man and the woman were then turned over to...
United States citizens have the right to marry whomever they choose, regardless of which country the fiancée is from and may petition to have their fiancée brought back to the United States for the couple to marry and begin their lives in the U.S. together. It is...
Helping a family member obtain legal status in the United States and become a permanent resident of the United States can be important for many families. In most circumstances, the family member must be legally in the country to qualify but there may be some...
Deportation proceedings can be understandably emotional for those that are subject to deportation and removal and for their families. As a result, it is important to understand as much about the process as possible and have trained guidance whenever possible....
In a California community a couple hours north of the San Diego area, 41 young people recently became United States citizens following the naturalization of their parents. The young people gaining their new citizenship represented 14 nations. Participants in the...
The process of entering the United States can be complicated which may lead to many questions and concerns about the process. In general, to enter the United States as a citizen of a foreign country, the noncitizen must either obtain a nonimmigrant visa for a...
Though you may have heard the term dual citizenship, you may wonder what exactly it refers to. Dual citizenship refers to when an individual is a citizen of two different countries at one time. An individual with dual citizenship has rights and obligations associated...
It is a very serious and often troubling time for many people working in the United States, including many from the San Diego, California, area. President Donald Trump has made it well known of his intent to crack down on illegal immigrantion. He has already put a...
It is not unusual for U.S. citizens who reside in San Diego to meet someone from another country, get engaged and decide that they want to live together in the U.S. However, there are frequently questions about how to get a visa for a fiancé(e), especially in...