Without a green card or U.S. citizenship, you could face serious legal issues. A conviction for certain assault charges could result in deportation. The Texas Courts website reported that officials file more charges of assault with bodily injury than other assault...
Domestic violence is a massive problem. Its impact is more than physical. The emotional scars are equally noteworthy. The Violence Against Women Act exists to curb this pernicious danger. The VAWA provides more than a few protections designed to end relationship...
The loss of your spouse can be a devastating event in your life. If you are a resident of another country and your husband or wife was a U.S. citizen, you may at least find solace that the U.S. government might allow you to immigrate to the United States as a widow or...
Anyone in Texas involved in the immigration process understands its many complexities. So complex are its regulations that many may feel discouraged from initiating it. However, for families separated from loved ones living outside the U.S., the desire to reunify here...
If you have been a victim of criminal activity, such as domestic violence or sex trafficking, you may have to work with members of law enforcement. After all, to hold perpetrators responsible, officers often must obtain valuable statements and other evidence from...
Sometimes, victims of crimes do not come forward or refuse to cooperate with the authorities out of fear. This occurs particularly often in the area’s immigrant communities. Programs such as U nonimmigrant status, however, seek to safeguard those willing and able to...
When you live in Texas or another part of the United States as a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, you may wish to bring family members from your home nation to the United States to live with you. Depending on circumstances, you may be able to sponsor the...
Immigration policies in the United States are often changing. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced new changes impacting those seeking asylum on March 24, 2022. In an effort to more quickly move people through the asylum process, the agency will...
Receiving a green card is only part of the process of ensuring you can stay in the United States as a permanent resident. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, you are responsible for ensuring you continue to meet requirements and maintain your...
If you are living in the United States but do not have citizenship status yet, you may be relying on a close family member or spouse to help you stay in the country. Unfortunately, if that family member is physically and/or emotionally abusive, you may feel that there...
