IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION – Family Immigration

People who come to the United States to live need to have a green card, but getting one isn’t always easy. For many people, the family-based immigration program is the best option for getting that card so they can live in the country legally.  In order to get a green...

The journey of family immigration can feel like a maze, filled with twists and turns. The dream of reuniting with loved ones inspires many, but the process is often complicated. Knowing the common challenges families encounter can provide better awareness and help...

In some political circles, the term “chain migration” has taken on a very negative connotation. It has been perceived as endless links in a chain to the United States from faraway nations negatively referred to as “third world.” But that could not be farther from the...

Obtaining a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen is a common pathway for many immigrants. However, when the U.S. citizen spouse is incarcerated, the already complicated process becomes significantly more complex. Here is what immigrants should know about...

You can certainly study for some parts of the immigration process, depending what you’re trying to accomplish. For instance, you may be a permanent resident who is trying to get citizenship. You have to take a naturalization test, and you can study the information...

Just because you are a United States citizen does not mean the person you fall in love with will be. The world is a large place, and it is full of amazing people. Falling in love with someone who does not have the right to live in the U.S. will make things more...

The ability of immigrants to bring their children to the U.S. depends largely on their legal status, the type of visa they hold and various immigration laws and policies. Meaning, there isn’t a very straightforward answer to the question of when immigrants are...

A top goal for many lawful permanent residents in Florida is to help their parents come to America. Reunifying your family here in the U.S. can help you and your parents feel complete and connected. As you may know, family-based immigration requires several official...

If you have successfully gained permission to live in the United States, you might want to bring your brothers and sisters to join you. Or at least some of them. To do this you first need to become a U.S. citizen, so, if you are just here on a green card, you should...

After living in the United States for some time, you may decide to bring your parents to join you. Doing so could allow you to care for them in their old age, or permit them to help you care for your children. Or, it could simply allow you to enjoy each other’s...