Waiver of inadmissibility
Applying for a waiver of inadmissibility can be a lifeline for people who are inadmissible to the United States because of unlawful presence, a prior deportation, immigration fraud, or other…
Illegal reentry after deportation
Understanding illegal reentry after deportation is more important than it may seem, because the consequences are not the same as in a first detention. If you were already deported and…
Priority Date in Immigration: What It Is and the Current Date
The priority date in immigration is the exact date on which the U.S. Government received a petition filed on your behalf. That date sets your place in line in the…
What Happens After Form I-130 Is Approved?
It’s important to understand what comes next after your Form I-130 is approved because approval does not mean you already have a green card. This is the starting point, not…
U Visa Denial Reasons
Even if you were the victim of a crime, there are still U visa denial reasons that can lead USCIS to reject an application. Many people assume that meeting the…
How to dress for a citizenship interview
It’s important to know how to dress for a citizenship interview because it is one of the most important steps in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. Proper preparation…