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:
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Green Cards
- Permanent Resident Card
- Seeking Asylum in the USA
- 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
- How to Get Immigration Assistance for Little or No Cost
A good attorney is important to a positive outcome in many legal proceedings. While that is true in most areas of the law, it is especially important in the field of immigration law. Some immigrants who are seeking to lawfully remain in the United States are indigent and lack the resources to hire a private attorney. Likewise, some immigrants are not familiar with immigration … more - Hiring Foreign Workers
Foreign workers can be an asset to your business. However, if you are interested in hiring foreign workers then you need to know how to do so legally so that the employment relationship can continue, the employee can avoid deportation and you can avoid the legal consequences for illegally employing a foreign worker. Generally, the government will only approve foreign workers to fill … 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
