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…
Can Undocumented Immigrants Fly Within the U.S.?
Although it may seem complicated, the answer to “Can an illegal immigrant fly within the US?” is that it is possible under certain conditions. In the United States, domestic travel…
What is Advance Parole
Understanding what is advance parole is essential for anyone facing an urgent immigration situation or seeking a temporary way to remain in the United States. This temporary permission to remain…
How to become a U.S. citizen
For Green Card holders, knowing how to become a U.S. citizen is the final step to long-term stability in the United States. In general, the naturalization process requires you to:…