Immigration
Immigration law deals with issues relating to foreign nationals who come to this country either temporarily or permanently, including the associated legal rights, duties, and obligations of aliens in the United States. Some of the most common issues an immigration lawyer can help you with include immigration visas, green cards and citizenship and naturalization applications.
Top Related Immigration Law Topics:
- Asylum/Humanitarian Protection
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Green Card/Permanent Residence
- Studying in the USA
- Visiting the USA - Visas
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An immigration attorney can help you overcome and avoid many legal issues, and simplify the immigration process as much as possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Who Has Citizenship By Birth?
Persons who are born in the United States are citizens at birth unless they are born to foreign diplomats. A person who is born abroad to TWO US citizens is a US citizen if both parents were … more -
What is a motion to reopen?
If a person within the United States has been denied citizenship, a visa, or other lawful means of staying in the country, they may be ordered to leave the U.S. At the point the removal order … more -
How Do Most People Become U.S. Citizens?
One way in which citizenship may be achieved is by birth in the U.S., or birth to parents who are U.S. citizens. If neither of these situations applies, one may pursue naturalization: the … more
Legal Articles
- Do I Need a Visa to Travel Abroad?
Do you know what a visa is? In the United States we have two different types of visas: immigrant visas and nonimmigrant visas. Nonimmigrant visas are usually for tourists and business visitors. Those who hold immigrant visas are entitled to stay in the U.S. permanently and eventually apply for citizenship. M ost Americans think visas are only needed by those visiting or … more - Workplace Injuries do not Discriminate Between Legals and Illegals
Workers’ compensation laws were created to compensate an employee for injuries sustained while on the job. One of the most debated issues in the area of worker’s compensation is whether workers who have entered the country illegally should be granted the same work place protections that legal employees have. Some argue that illegal immigrants should NOT be entitled to … more
Legal Guides
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How Do I Help My Relative Become a U.S. Permanent Resident? (A Guide for Permanent Residents)
This brochure explains how permanent residents can help their relatives also become permanent … more - Welcome to the U.S.A.: A Guide for New Immigrants
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Welcome to the United States - A Guide for New Immigrants
This guide contains basic information that will help you settle in the United States and find … more
