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...
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Your options for filing an appeal against an immigration decision
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...
How criminal charges may impact your immigration process
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...
How fiancé visas bring couples together in the U.S.
Love does not know borders, but governments do. As a U.S. citizen who is getting married, you and your fiancé(e) may be planning for your future life together here in Columbus. But before that can happen, you need to follow the rules to bring your future bride or...
What are the differences between naturalization and citizenship?
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...
Temporary rule change affects those in the food supply industry
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...
Helping a family member enter the United States
Fortunately, one family member that is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident can petition the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to give a visa or green card to their foreign family members. The U.S. citizen or resident sponsors their loved one and agrees to be...
How might the coronavirus affect immigration?
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...
Safe paths to immigration for victims of domestic violence
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...
Do you need a lawyer if you are facing deportation?
You have been living the American dream for years, although you are not a U.S. citizen. Recently, you found out that you are facing deportation; you aren’t sure what to do. You understand your right to hire legal representation if you so choose, but you are unsure...