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...
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Help for non-citizen immigrants experiencing domestic abuse
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...
How can you prevent divorce from hurting your children?
Divorce can have a lasting impact on your children but may be particularly difficult during the first year. If your children lack support and stability, your divorce may threaten their well-being and trigger psychological illnesses. Knowing how you can support your...
How does witnessing domestic violence impact children?
Growing up in a home with domestic violence can be detrimental to children. It impacts them in various ways that will affect them throughout their lives. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Women's Health, the most common impact...
Can you defend yourself from deportation?
For immigrants all across the country, the possibility of deportation looms like an ominous cloud overhead. This is a worst-case scenario for many people and it can ruin lives in an instant. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to understand the ways you...
Will bird nesting work for your family?
As a parent going through a divorce, you want to provide as much stability and comfort as possible to your child as they go through this difficult time with you. Of course, keeping things stable in their home life is the best way to do this. If you and your co-parent...
Marital property: What you should know
Dividing marital property in a divorce may be one of the most complicated matters to negotiate. It is normal to grow attached to belongings during the course of the marriage, and it is often emotional to part with those items. Texas, along with several other states,...
Can you remove the conditions on your green card after divorce?
If your marriage was less than two years old when you received your green card, you probably have a conditional card. While conditional green cards provide the same rights and responsibilities as permanent ones, you must apply to remove the conditions before your...
What are the eligibility requirements for getting a fiancé visa?
When you are a U.S. citizen and fall in love with someone born in another nation, you may want to explore the prospect of securing a fiancé visa for your partner. A fiancé visa allows your partner to come to Texas and stay with you, as long as your situation meets...
Do I need to replace my green card?
Once you secure a green card to allow you permanent lawful resident status, you may think the work is over, and you can move on. However, there are certain circumstances that will require you to replace your green card. According to the U.S. Citizenship and...