Immigration Articles

• Do I Need a Visa to Travel Abroad?
  Do you know what a visa is?  In the United States we have two different types of visas:   immigrant visas and nonimmigrant visas. Nonimmigrant visas … More
• The Widow's Penalty
  Current immigration law requires deportation of the alien spouse of a U.S. citizen if their marriage does not last past two years.  This law was intended to … More
• Work Place Injuries do not Discriminate Between Legals and Illegals
  Workers’ compensation laws were created to compensate an employee for injuries sustained while on the job.  One of the most debated issues in the area of … More
• How to Get Immigration Assistance for Little or No Cost
  A good attorney is important to a positive outcome in many legal proceedings. While that is true in most areas of the law, it is especially important in the … More
• How do I become a lawful permanent resident of the United States?
  If you are a legal immigrant in the U. S., or if you have permission to work and live in the U. S., you can apply to become a lawful permanent resident of the United … More
• Overstaying Your Visa
  Visitors to the United States come to the US for a variety of reasons such as to work, to explore, to visit family or to get married.  Many non-citizens wish to … More
• What Happens When You Divorce a U.S. Citizen Prior to Becoming a U.S. Citizen?
  The lives of most divorcees change once a divorce is finalized. However, if one of the divorcees is not a United States citizen then that person may face an … More
• How do I become a U.S. citizen?
  If you are born in the U.S., you are automatically a U.S. citizen. If you are not born in the U.S., however, you still may be able to become a U.S. citizen … More
• Can I work in the U.S. if I am not a U.S. citizen?
  Even if you are not a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may still be able to work in the U.S. By gaining a work permit, or an Employment … More
• How can I help my fiance(e) become a U.S. resident?
  If your fiancé(e) is a foreign citizen, you will need to know the procedures for bringing your fiancé(e) to the U.S., and for him or her to become a … More