Everything You Need to Know About Green Cards in the U.S.
Getting a green card is an essential step toward becoming a U.S. citizen. If you want to take the path to citizenship, or even if you simply want a green card without eventually gaining citizenship, here’s everything you need to know about forms, supporting documents, the green card timeline and how the process works. What…
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Coronavirus and Immigration | Ask Garry
The World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus as a “public health emergency of international concern.” How does this tragic outbreak affect US immigration? USCIS has closed its international offices in Beijing and Ghuangzhou, China. All appointments will be rescheduled. Additionally, USCIS has encouraged everyone who feels sick or has started manifesting symptoms of illness…
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10 Tips to Help You Find the Best Immigration Lawyer in Dallas
With today’s changing landscape regarding citizenship, residency, immigration, visas and travel restrictions, it’s important to protect your rights by working with the best immigration lawyer you can find in Dallas. You need sound legal advice that puts you on the right path. Because attitudes toward immigration law are changing and government officials are tightening the rules around…
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How Public Charge Policy Affects Immigration | Ask Garry
Last year, USCIS announced proposed policy changes relating to the requirement that a person seeking admission to the U.S. is not likely to become a public charge. A public charge is someone who is dependent on public resources while in the U.S., such as welfare benefits. A person seeking admission is anyone seeking to obtain…
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2020 Democratic Candidates’ Stances on Immigration
The 2020 presidential election is mere months away, and candidates from the Democratic Party are vying for the nomination – but where does each one stand on immigration? Here’s what you need to know. 2020 Democratic Candidates: Positions on Immigration There are currently 11 people still in the race for the Democratic Party’s 2020 nomination,…
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Scheduling A Free Consultation With A Professional Immigration Lawyer
While free information regarding immigration is virtually everywhere, we should always be careful that the information you’re relying on comes from a credible source. Commentary from television, radio, friends, newspapers, community organizations and online seems to flow without interruption. Some information may be correct, some might be partially true, and much of it is false or biased.…
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Undocumented Immigrants: How to Get Legal Status in the United States
If you’re in the United States illegally – meaning you came to the country without proper documentation – you face serious penalties if immigration authorities catch you. In fact, you could be deported and barred from re-entry, which means you can’t come back to the U.S., even if your family is here and you’re a…
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Immigration and Naturalization Services in Dallas and Houston, Texas
The U.S. government requires immigrants and people who wish to become naturalized citizens to fill out and file paperwork, submit to immigration interviews, pass background checks and, in the case of citizenship, swear an oath of allegiance to the United States.Many people turn to attorneys for immigration and naturalization services that help them through the…
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Immigration Appeals: What You Need to Know
Immigration judges make dozens of decisions each day, but they’re not always in favor of immigrants. Sometimes judges choose to deport people through removal proceedings, deny asylum or citizenship, or make other decisions that don’t seem right based on the circumstances. If a judge has made a decision you don’t agree with, you may be…
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Ask Garry: How Can An Indian National Obtain an E-2 Visa?
There is a significant buzz about E-2 visas in the media lately, particularly for nationals of India. Let me cut through the marketing hype and break this option down into practical terms. What Is The E-2 Visa? The E-2 visa program is for a foreign national to make a business investment in the U.S.…
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