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Understanding Diversity Visas
The Diversity Visa was established in 1990 to increase the number of immigrants from nations who have not, historically, sent as many people to the United States. How many diversity visas are there? The US government issues roughly 50,000 diversity visas every year. Who is eligible for a diversity visa? Prospective immigrants from countries who…
Read MoreWhat Would the LIKE Act Do?
On July 26, 2021, US Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren of California introduced H.R. 4681, also known as the Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment (LIKE) Act. The bill rewards immigrants who want to establish and develop venture-capital backed start-up companies in the United States in the hopes that this will lead to economic growth and create jobs for…
Read MoreWhat Happens to Your LPR Status if you Get a Divorce?
You might be surprised to learn that marriage fraud is big business. For example, in 2020 a California resident by the name of Chang Yu “Andy” He was arrested for coordinating sham marriages between Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens in exchange for cash. How much cash? $10,000 up front, then $25,000 when the Chinese national…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About US Visitor’s Visas
Visitor’s visas are called “B” visas, and they’re the most common type of visa that USCIS issues. They come in two forms: the B-1 visa for business visitors and the B-2 visa for people who are coming to the United States either to visit family members, or as tourists. A B visa lets you be…
Read MoreCan the Government Take Away Your US Citizenship?
Once you successfully complete the process to become a United States Citizen it is very difficult to take your citizenship away from you. However, there are a limited number of circumstances in which it is possible to revoke your United States citizenship. Here’s what you need to know. You can have your citizenship revoked if…
Read MoreHow Much Does it Cost to Hire an Immigration Attorney?
Many clients hesitate to hire an immigration attorney because they fear the costs involved. Yet the costs of not having an attorney can be much, much higher. In many cases there is not much margin for error on these applications. If you make too many mistakes, you may not be able to immigrate at all.…
Read More4 Things to Know About Family Immigration
Many people who have successfully obtained green cards or who have successfully become lawful permanent residents have family members that they would like to bring over to live with them in the United States. In addition, there are many US Citizens who fall in love with and marry foreign partners who would like to ensure…
Read MoreWhat Immigrants Need to Know About Marijuana Use
Here in Pennsylvania medical marijuana is legal at the state level, even though recreational use remains illegal. It is easy to find medical marijuana dispensaries. This reality has led many immigrants who live and work here in the state of confusion and has even gotten them into trouble. After all, it’s hard to imagine the…
Read MoreHow Social Media Impacts Your Immigration Case
Social media routinely trips people up in all sorts of cases, from job hunts to criminal cases. Immigration cases are absolutely no exception. You can rest assured that immigration officials absolutely do check social media accounts. Here’s what you need to know. The USCIS Has a Social Media Policy Here’s what USCIS has to say.…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Defenses in Deportation Proceedings?
Few things cause as much stress for any immigrant as finding out that they’ve been targeted for deportation. Yet the news is not all bad. In most cases, deportation proceedings will not happen instantly. You have time to contact an immigration attorney who can begin launching a cancellation of removal case on your behalf. There…
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