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Tough financial times can happen to anybody. As someone who hopes to gain permanent residency, however, you need to be very cautious before accepting any public aid, so that you don't run afoul of the "public charge rule" that we've discussed previously. The public...
When people follow the traditional path to immigrate to the United States from their home countries, their visa applications are handled in their home countries. In recent years, however, many people have made their way to the United States after fleeing violence and...
Many couples look to their engagement as the start of a new chapter in their lives. There's a lot that couples involved in international relationships must do before they can join one another here in the U.S., though. Securing a K-1 visa is one of the first steps in...
You get married to a U.S. citizen and then get a green card in order to stay in the country. Not long after your marriage, though, the relationship starts to have some troubles. Your partner brings up divorce. This makes you nervous. If they divorce you, is that...
Legally entering the United States is no small task. You have to find the right visa program and undergo an intense application process. Securing your Permanent Resident Card or Green Card can take even more work. With a Green Card, you have the right to stay in the...
The Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds rule, implemented under the previous administration, allows the U.S. government to deny a visa or citizenship to people who may need government benefits to support themselves and their families. Commonly referred to as the...
Falling in love with someone who lives far away requires a lot of devotion and commitment from both of you. You may need to rely on digital connections if you want to make things work. Visits are likely both expensive and over far too soon. If you reach a point where...
If you are a green card holder or a citizen who wants to have your loved ones join you in the United States, then you may want to look into the "preference immigrant" visa process. It's a prioritized pathway through which some of your relatives can become U.S....
You’re thinking about immigrating to the United States with your family in the coming months or years. It’s been your goal for a while. Though you still think it’s a wise idea, someone asks you why you want to go, and it makes you think. What are some of the direct...
Immigration is a complex process in the United States, and there are a lot of pitfalls. One of those is the fact that your ability to obtain certain kinds of visas and immigrate can hinge on whether or not you are deemed to be sufficiently self-supporting. If you...
