On behalf of Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi, P.C. | Sep 25, 2020 | Immigration Law
As a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you likely want to bring additional family members to this country as well. The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs explains that you can do this by means of helping your relatives obtain one of two types of...
On behalf of Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi, P.C. | Aug 20, 2020 | Immigration Law
The previous president signed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals bill into law in 2012. It grants you work authorization and legal residence in the United States for two years under certain circumstances. The most important qualification is that you were...
On behalf of Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi, P.C. | Aug 8, 2020 | Immigration Law
Becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization is a multistep process, and one of those steps involves getting a green card. A green card enables you to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis, but there are certain things that may threaten your...
On behalf of Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi, P.C. | Jul 30, 2020 | Immigration Law
Once you settle into life in America, you may wonder if being a permanent resident has any similar legal rights to being a citizen. Learning about how close they are can help you make the most of your time here. Personal According to FindLaw, you can build a life here...
On behalf of Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi, P.C. | Jun 16, 2020 | Immigration Law
Child immigration can be a complex issue. It is not only an issue for those who travel to the United States but it can also be an issue for U.S. citizen parents who have a child residing outside of the United States. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...
On behalf of Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi, P.C. | Jun 5, 2020 | Immigration Law
When you emigrated from another country of origin to Texas, you no doubt had certain goals you hoped to achieve as you adapted to a new lifestyle. Maybe you had a job lined up or were coming to this country to be with the person you intended to marry. On the other...
On behalf of Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi, P.C. | May 19, 2020 | Immigration Law
Many immigrants who move to America fall within the middle-class to wealthy income brackets. They migrate with six figures in assets or bring a multi-million-dollar business. Even so, starting over in a new country is expensive for most people. Subsequently, many...
On behalf of Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi, P.C. | Apr 30, 2020 | Immigration Law
One of the reasons why the U.S. allows an immigrant to come into the country is to escape violence in his or her home country. If you suffer from a domestic violence situation and your only hope is to escape to the U.S., then there is a specific visa option you will...
On behalf of Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi, P.C. | Apr 3, 2020 | Immigration Law
No matter what country you left behind when you traveled to Texas to start a new life, you may have felt excited yet worried or anxious at the same time. Perhaps, your main reason for coming to the United States to live was that you were marrying a U.S. citizen. On...
On behalf of Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi, P.C. | Mar 27, 2020 | Immigration Law
While immigrating to the United States, many people feel nervous or unprepared. This feeling can only increase when a family member takes advantage of the precarious situation to try to harm or abuse you. You should be aware of Violence Against Women Act in order to...
