Asylum in the USA
For many people fleeing danger, asylum in the USA is a form of legal protection that allows a person to remain in the country when they can show that they…
PERM labor certification
Within the employment-based immigration system, PERM labor certification serves as the process through which an employer demonstrates to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that no qualified U.S. workers are:…
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…
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…