Family Immigration
What Happens If You Get Divorced After Receiving a Green Card?
The lawyers at Davis & Associates explain how getting divorced after receiving a green card can impact a person’s immigration status or their rights and obligations. Generally, the impact a divorce has on a person’s immigration status depends on what stage of the process that person is in. You’ll have a different outcome if you:…
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What is a Bona Fide Marriage in U.S. Immigration?
You may be entitled to a U.S. green card through marriage – but in order to get one, you’ll have to show U.S. immigration officials that you’re in a bona fide marriage. That means you must prove that you’re in a genuine relationship with your spouse. Proving it can be tougher than you think. Here’s…
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Do I Need A Green Card Lawyer?
If you’re looking to obtain a green card and become a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you may be wondering, “Do I really need to a hire a green card lawyer, or can I go through the process by myself?” The short answer is no, you don’t technically need a green card lawyer.…
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7 Traits of the Best Immigration Lawyers
7 Traits To Look For In An Immigration Attorney If you need an immigration attorney, chances are you are feeling stressed out and exposed about your existing immigration situation. The concept of being separated from your household, or your sponsor stopping by mid-way through the procedure can keep you up during the night. These are…
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U.S. Immigration Policy & President Trump Part 4: House Democrat Bill Would Ensure Citizenship for Children of Service Members
On September 3rd, three House Democrats introduced new legislation that would eliminate policy changes from the Trump administration that impact how service members pass U.S. citizenship to their children. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy that eliminated the guidelines that say children of U.S. military members and other federal workers abroad…
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U.S. Immigration Policy & President Trump Part 2: Enhanced Immigration Enforcement
Since 2017, the Trump administration has taken steps to bolster immigration enforcement throughout the United States. In the first fiscal year of Trump’s term in office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USCIS) deported 61,094 immigrants from the U.S. This was a 37% increase from 2016. During this same period of time, ICE arrested 110,568 people,…
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Understanding Family-Based Visas
United States citizens and lawful permanent residents, also known as green card holders, have the ability to sponsor a family member who lives abroad. Learn how to sponsor your relative’s family-based visa and help them gain entry into the country. Obtaining a Family-Based Visa Thousands of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents help their relatives…
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Affirmative and Defensive Asylum: Learn the Differences
Affirmative and Defensive Asylum: Learn the Differences Thousands of refugees across the world seek asylum each year. Asylum is a globally recognized form of government protection, and each person has a right to seek it in the country of their choosing. In the United States (U.S.), asylum rights and laws are governed by the Immigration…
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10 Ways an Expert Immigration Attorney Can Help
10 Ways an Expert Immigration Attorney Can Help The United States is a country of immigrants – it is a diverse melting pot of cultures and peoples. In fact, between 98-99% of US citizens are related to an immigrant. Despite the nation’s storied history and global roots, immigration continues to be a controversial issue amongst both…
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News Alert: US Border Patrol Fires Tear Gas at Migrants
News Alert: US Border Patrol Fires Tear Gas at Migrants November 29, 2018 Over the holiday weekend, news broke of a clash between migrants and United States (US) border patrol agents. US personnel at the Tijuana border deployed tear gas against a group of migrants, including women and young children. For example, the nation saw…
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5 Things To Understand About Family Immigration Law
Family Immigration Law in the United States allows citizens and permanent residents to submit petitions for visas for certain relatives. Relatives or family members can be defined as a spouse or fiancé, child, brother or sister, or parent. The process to obtain residency status for a relative can take considerable time and requires submitting correct…
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