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 U.S. 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…
Cancellation of removal
Cancellation of removal is an immigration relief that allows you to stop a removal order and, if it is approved, obtain or keep lawful permanent residence in the United States.…
Withholding of removal
Under U.S. immigration law, a protection known as withholding of removal prevents the government from returning someone to a country where their life or freedom would be at risk. Formerly…
Criminal Bars to Citizenship and N-400 Denials
Certain criminal bars to citizenship can make you ineligible for naturalization, either permanently or temporarily, depending on the offense and the type of conviction. Why can U.S. citizenship be denied?…
Can a U.S. Citizen Sponsor a Child Over 21?
In our office, we often receive questions like: “I’m a U.S. citizen and I want to sponsor my adult child” so we can reunite in the United States. Can a…