If you’re considering applying for permanent legal residency in the United States, but you have prior criminal convictions in the U.S., you may be wondering whether your record makes you ineligible for a green card.  While most misdemeanors are not an automatic bar to being granted permanent residency in the U.S., convictions for certain offenses can result in your application…

Many people seeking to move to the U.S. look to apply for permanent legal residency, which allows a foreign national to live and work in the U.S. with no restrictions. Acquiring permanent lawful residency can be extremely difficult or less so, depending on a foreign national applicant’s individual circumstances. What is Permanent Residency? Permanent residency, often popularly called a “green…

If you or a loved one find yourself facing deportation proceedings, you may have several potential legal defenses and options to delay or even avoid deportation. A knowledgeable immigration attorney can review the details of your case and go over your legal options for delaying deportation and potentially securing lawful presence or lawful status. Read more: Important Factors That Could…

If you are not a U.S. citizen, when you are arrested for a crime, one of your primary concerns may be whether a conviction will result in your deportation. Your deportation for a criminal conviction will depend on your immigration status and on the type of crime for which you have been convicted.  If you are an immigrant and have…

Extreme weather events, war and terrorism are all fueling the biggest wave of immigration in history. Millions of global citizens are being forced to leave their homes and move elsewhere. For many, the United States provides the ideal landing point. Are you and your family considering seeking asylum in the U.S.? If so, then you may be wondering how to…