How Can I Sponsor a Family Member?

Sponsoring a loved one’s immigration to the United States can feel like a daunting task, but it is possible. If you immigrated to the U.S. or were born here, sponsoring a family member may be an option. The Process of Sponsoring a Family Member: ...

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3 Levels of Immigrant Worker Preference Categories

If you're an immigrant in the United States, you might be interested in getting a green card. If that's the case, there are eight different categories of eligibility for obtaining a green card. A few notable green card options are through family ...

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What the 2023 Dream Act Would Mean for Young Immigrants

For many immigrants known as Dreamers, the United States is the only home they've ever known. Even though they've grown up and built their lives in this country, they often live in fear of deportation. The Dream Act of 2023 could resolve these fears...

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Immigration Program Raises Racial Profiling Concerns

Human rights experts are asking President Biden to put a stop to a controversial program. The program, Immigration Customs Enforcement 287(g), uses local law enforcement to perform duties normally left to ICE workers. Outsourcing immigration enforce...

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What Is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?

Temporary protected status, or TPS, is a status usually reserved for nationals from countries that are facing severe crises rendering them unsafe to live in. The Department of Homeland Security maintains a list of countries that are on the TPS list;...

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Asylum and Gender-Based Violence

The concept of asylum is intended to protect people who are unfairly persecuted in their home countries. The persecution must be based on certain factors, including race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political o...

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Understanding the Different Types of Immigration Status

United States immigration law is known for being confusing. Many complex processes must be followed and requirements must be met. Even immigration status is complex. There are actually four general types of immigration status, not just one. Her...

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The Lifting of the Title 42 Immigration Rule

Title 42 Policy Set to Be Canceled Early in 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security began a policy of turning away migrants at the border based on Title 42. Basically, Title 42 allows officials to stop immigration based on the danger of th...

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The Return of the Visa Lottery

The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program begins taking applications this month. The program, sometimes referred to as the visa lottery, has operated for more than 30 years.  The program’s goal is to diversify the group of immigrants...

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Inadmissibility: What It Is & What To Do About It

Whether you’re already in the US or are just now reaching the border, it’s possible to be found inadmissible. This means you’re unable to legally enter or stay in the US. Although there are many reasons to be found inadmissible, it might ...

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