Consular processing
In U.S. immigration law, the so-called consular processing is the path that thousands of immigrants follow every year to obtain lawful permanent residence from outside the United States. This process…
Driving on a suspended license in California
Before you get behind the wheel, it’s important to be crystal clear: driving on a suspended license in California is not a simple traffic ticket, because: The law treats it…
Immigration appeal process
In the United States, the immigration appeal process can lead to a favorable outcome, usually when the review shows that the prior decision was unfair, incomplete, or incorrect. This can…
What are the consequences of having food stamps
Although today the consequences of having food stamps are minimal, many immigrants still fear that this benefit could affect their immigration status. The good news is that the SNAP program…
Adjustment of status
Adjustment of status is the process that allows certain foreign nationals to obtain lawful permanent residence (a Green Card) without leaving the United States. Thanks to this process, it is…
Types of American visas
There are several types of American visas available for people who want to live in the United States or visit temporarily. In general, they are grouped into nonimmigrant visas (temporary…