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Current federal budget negotiations threaten to further limit the ways that asylum seekers can legally enter the U.S. In opposition to these looming restrictions, a group of 50 local, state and federal elected officials across Maryland recently signed a joint letter...
Sponsoring a family member's green card comes with financial responsibilities. It is important for any sponsor to carefully consider these requirements. Essentially, when you sponsor a family member for a green card, you agree to financially support them. You must...
According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, approximately 30% of visa applicants get denied each year. Facing a visa denial can be a disheartening experience for anyone looking to travel or move to the United States. The U.S. immigration...
Securing a K-1 fiancé visa involves navigating a series of eligibility requirements that facilitate the union of engaged couples in the United States. Understanding these prerequisites is necessary for those seeking to bring their international fiancé to the U.S. for...
The Family Preference Visa Program is part of the United States immigration system, and it facilitates family reunification by allowing U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor certain family members for immigration. This program has four main...
The United States, often called the "Land of Opportunity," attracts individuals from all over the world seeking a better life for themselves and their families. In fact, the American Immigration Council estimates that over 1 million people immigrate to the United...
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program gives many young people in America the ability to defer any deportation actions. Unfortunately, those deferrals are temporary. DACA recipients, or Dreamers, are wondering what will happen to DACA now that a lawsuit...
If people in Maryland are convicted of crimes they can face various punishments depending on the severity of the crime. These punishments can include fines, community service, jail time and other punishments. These are bad enough by themselves, but depending on...
For Americans who found love abroad, getting your fiancé back home can feel like a daunting task. The United States immigration process can feel Orwellian. However, there is a specific immigration process for Greenbelt, Maryland, residents (and other citizens) engaged...
For those fighting their way through the family immigration process in the United States, you know that it is complicated. And, unfortunately, some petitioners (citizens and non-citizen applicants) misuse the process to abuse non-citizen family members. How? They...
