Most United States citizens are natural-born citizens. Either because their parents are citizens or because their birth occurred in the United States, they have been citizens since they took their first breaths. However, there is another group of citizens, and these...

A so-called “green card marriage” is when someone who is an immigrant marries someone who is a citizen. This allows the person who is not a citizen to get a green card. Doing this is the government’s way of helping to keep families together, as it would clearly not be...

Immigration rules in the United States leave many people feeling confused. The right approach in one situation could terminate your rights in a different scenario. People can offer advice that may have worked for them but that could do more harm than good for another...

When you want to come to the USA or bring a relative if you’re already here, you’ll need to look into the immediate relative and family-based visas. Immediate relative immigrant visas are only available to the parents, spouses and children of U.S. citizens. This...

If you are an immigrant to the United States and you are currently fighting to defend your right to live here, it's likely that you are feeling stressed and anxious about the future. Often, the law can feel confusing and intimidating, and you may feel as though you...

Facing arrest is a worst-case scenario for most people regardless of their nationality. Depending on the offense someone gets accused of, an arrest might mean spending a night in jail, social and professional embarrassment, the loss of certain privileges, like their...

Immigration has become a challenging issue in Ohio. People who want to come the United States, live and work are increasingly facing roadblocks and questions about their status. The current political climate aside, there are still fundamentals about citizenship and...

Employers in the food supply industry in Ohio often rely on workers from other countries to enter the U.S. to work for them, and people from outside the U.S. often rely on the money made working in the food supply industry to support themselves and their families. In...

The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is causing worldwide panic. Many U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens are fearful. Unlike citizens, immigrants may be afraid to seek medical care due to their immigration status. Fortunately, recent changes allow for people in the...

For those under the unrelenting dominion of an abusive spouse, America can seem like just another place on the map to feel like a prisoner. While your spouse controls your immigration status, your situation may feel hopeless. However, the Violence Against Women Act...