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...
Anything that involves dealing with the federal government can seem like a mystery for Maryland residents. The labyrinth of laws and regulations involved in immigration questions, in particular, can seem particularly daunting. For example, employers who are looking...
For reality TV lovers, 90 Day Fiancé is probably within their viewing rotation. This show centers on Americans looking to bring their foreign fiancés into the United States. The 90-day part refers to the K-1 nonimmigrant visa program. Fiancé visas If you are a U.S....
Coming to the United States and obtaining a Green Card is a huge step, especially for those seeking to obtain citizenship. While it is a situation that offers many benefits for this immigrant status, one may feel as though they need something more. As such, many...
The United States relies on noncitizens to fill many jobs and contribute to its economy. The government has almost 140,000 immigrant visas available each fiscal year for noncitizens, their spouses and their children who seek to immigrate to this country based on their...
For Maryland families anxious about keeping noncitizen family members in the country, ever-changing immigration laws can make the process seem confusing and frustrating. But once a family member’s visa has expired and they go back to their native country, they may not...
With the war in the Ukraine, the American media has provided vivid and terrifying pictures of Ukrainian families attempting to flee from the violence of the war. One of the most important programs for refugees seeking asylum from the chaos in Ukraine is the Temporary...
Many green card holders in Maryland dream one day of becoming a naturalized citizen. There are certain steps that must be taken to make this dream come true. The following is a brief overview of the eight steps permanent residents need to take to become a U.S....
If an individual was born outside of the United States and would like to become a U.S. citizen, there are certain steps he or she can take. This is called naturalization and there is helpful information available about the application process. Application process...
The foreign-born families and spouses of U.S. citizens who wish to obtain a visa to enter the country can face numerous challenges during the process, especially as immigration laws are constantly changing. At 44.8 million, immigrants account for 13.7% of the U.S....