In your efforts to become a U.S. citizen, you read about green cards and visas and the part they play in the immigration process. Do you know the difference between the two? U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Japan defines the green card and visa. By understanding how...
The three categories of immigrant visas
Anyone considering immigration to the United States has a long road of paperwork and waiting ahead of them. But there are also plenty of resources to lean on when things get confusing. Before applying, people may want to research how their situation applies to the...
Can I seek asylum if I do not speak English?
Thanks to the asylum laws of the United States, people from other countries suffering persecution due to their political opinions, religion, race, or their membership in a specific social group can seek safety in this country. But sometimes time is of the essence....
Why did your green card application get denied?
When applying for your green card, you must prepare for a potentially difficult journey full of ups and downs. It takes money and time to go through the application process, and it is often a major source of stress for those applying. Thus, it often feels crushing if...
A false claim to U.S. citizenship can jeopardize your status
From family-based immigrant visa petitions to asylum, U.S. law offers a variety of ways for individuals to immigrate to the country. If you have a nonimmigrant visa, legal permanent residence or no status at all, you must be careful not to claim to be a citizen of the...
Are you eligible for a green card?
As someone seeking to apply for your green card to the United States, it is important to understand the processes surrounding green card application. The first step you must take is determining whether you fall into an eligible category to begin with. Fortunately,...
How can you bring your spouse to the United States?
To have a partner who resides out of the U.S. or who does not have U.S. citizenship may be a burden on your relationship. If you are a permanent resident of the United States or if you are a Green Card holder, there are ways that you can bring your spouse to the U.S....
What is conditional permanent residence?
There is such a thing as a “temporary” green card. To some, this may seem like an oxymoron, given that a green card is supposedly proof of permanent residency. Despite this, temporary green cards do exist, and US citizenship and Immigration Services calls this status...
VAWA protects mixed-immigrantion-status families
VAWA is the Violence Against Women Act. It is an essential law protecting women in the United States. This law was a long time in the making, but the U.S. Congress enacted it relatively recently in 1994. Like many newer pieces of legislation — and like many old ones,...
Essential information about Green Cards
Many people who live in other countries want to come and live in the United States. Whether it is for work, to be with a loved one or to experience a better life, there are different avenues a person needs to take to be able to legally reside in the country. For some...
