When individuals move to a new country, they often pursue legal pathways to establish themselves and secure certain rights and privileges. Two common immigration statuses that individuals may attain are permanent residency and citizenship. While both offer certain...
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Understanding the green card
Getting a Permanent Resident Card, or green card, is a major step for individuals and their families seeking to live and work legally in the United States. It provides lawful permanent residency status, allowing you to enjoy various benefits and protections....
Two key points to remember to avoid deportation on a student visa
Living in the lively city of Atlanta is an exciting affair, especially for international students. There's so much to see, do and learn. But along with the fun, there's also serious work to do. As a student on a visa, you've got extra rules to follow. Predicting every...
The R-2 visa: Key points for family immigration
As a religious worker, it is allowable to work under a religious organization in the U.S. through an R-1 visa. With all the opportunities the country has to offer, you may find a need for your family to join in. Fortunately, the R-2 visa provides an avenue for your...
Reuniting with family as an asylum seeker
With unending conflict and violence in their home countries, thousands of people seek asylum in the United States each year. Those granted asylum can enjoy several benefits, including protection and the opportunity to become permanent residents of the U.S. However,...
The importance of a timely change of status
An immigration visa remains valid for a limited time. As an immigrant, maintaining your visa status is an important part of preserving your right to stay in the country. If your situation changes and you need to modify your visa status, you file a change of status...
4 reasons the U.S. might deny a student visa application
The U.S. has some of the top educational institutions in the world, so unsurprisingly, many people from different countries apply for F-1 student visas every year. However, not all applicants get a favorable outcome; In 2022, about 35% of all student visa applicants...
U.S. citizenship tests to change, could become more difficult
A naturalization test is one of the last parts of the U.S. citizenship process. The test comprises two sections: a civics section designed to determine how much the applicant understands about American history and government and an English proficiency section. The...
U.S. asylum app expanded, more application slots added
To seek asylum in the U.S., applicants had to go through the CBP One app. Launched by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency in 2020, the app was meant to serve as a one-stop portal for asylum seekers looking to enter America from Mexico. However, the...
What is immigration and what are the US policies?
There has been no formal link between immigrants from any location and crime. However, certain countries of origin can make it difficult for individuals to seek citizenship in the United States. Since immigrants face discrimination in almost every aspect of their...