If you are living in the United States as a noncitizen, you may wish to obtain what is known as a Green Card. Most Green Card holders are referred to as permanent residents. If you are here on a conditional residency, there is a good chance you are feeling the stress that often comes along […]

Facing deportation is frightening. Families from all over come to the United States seeking a better life, and if someone is deported, it will have a significant impact on an entire family. Whether you are facing deportation due to criminal charges or are simply out of status,  deportation is a chilling thought. However, if you […]

On June 17, the Senate passed legislation granting undocumented immigrants the right to obtain a driver’s license in New York State, marking one of the most drastic changes to New York immigration policy in recent memory. The Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act (Green Light NY), S.1747B, will allow non-commercial driver’s license or learner’s permit […]

People come to the United States from all over the world for a variety of reasons. In order to enter the country legally, foreign individuals are required to obtain a certain status. Many people come with the intention of staying and becoming a legal citizen. As a citizen, people have access to certain privileges that […]

There are many people who come to the United States to receive Permanent Resident Status. This status allows them to live and work within the country permanently. There are certain rules the individual must follow in order to keep this status. Permanent residents are allowed to travel outside of the United States with this status. […]

People from other countries come to the United States for a variety of reasons. There are many cases in which those countries are experiencing problems that make it unsafe to live. When this happens, many wish to flee their native country and come to the United States for protection. This is why the United States […]

There are several ways to enter the United States. Some of them are based on investment. One method is called an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa or simply the E-2 Visa. This visa option is something that does not allow for obtaining permanent residence or citizenship but does allow the individual on that visa to continue […]

A person who is born outside of the United States can come to the country in a variety of ways. There are some cases in which a foreign child has parents that are United States citizens. When this happens, there are generally two ways a person can obtain citizenship through their citizen parents. A child […]