We all make mistakes, some more serious than others. For example, plenty of people in the United States are charged with a crime and ultimately convicted. They serve their sentence and go back to their lives. But if you are a noncitizen and are convicted of an...
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Immigration
Guiding you through family immigration law matters
The reasons to immigrate to America are multitudinous; however, when families move to the United States, the main objective is to keep their family together as a unit. Unfortunately, immigration law issues could arise, resulting in families being split due to issues...
Borrowing a passport is a bad idea
Immigrants rarely immigrate alone. When one family member comes to the United States, they naturally want to bring their families as well. However, the United States immigration laws are complicated and fraught with pitfalls where you can negatively impact your own...
New immigrants may be good for the U.S. economy
The Senate is working on an immigration bill that may be good for immigrants and also for the United States on the whole because new jobs may be available to immigrant workers. If that happens, the end result may be that the food prices across the country may go down....
Domestic violence charges could mean deportation
In North Carolina, a domestic violence case will involve criminal charges like assault and battery. For someone who has no criminal history, the charge will usually be a misdemeanor. However, certain circumstances, like choking the victim or using a weapon, could lead...
Can I travel out of the country if I have a green card?
If you are a green card holder in the United States, there are many things you can do. You can work, purchase a home and even join the military. However, you may have questions or concerns about traveling abroad as a green card holder. There are many valid reasons...
Types of commercial visas
The United States issues visas permitting non-citizens to enter the country temporarily for transacting business. They must comply with requirements concerning their business, income, and stay. Commercial visas Foreigners can start and own a business in this country...
Even seemingly minor crimes can lead to deportation
Many crimes can be grounds for the deportation of immigrants who live in the Charlotte area. Certain convictions can even mean that a permanent resident will have her status revoked and will have to return to her home country. It is also important to realize that it...
Understanding temporary protected status
United Stated immigration laws have several provisions that allow immigrants to remain in this country without a valid passport, visa, green card or full-fledged citizenship. One of the most helpful of such provisions is “temporary protected status.” Understanding the...
Lawful permanent resident to naturalized citizen: the basics
For many lawful permanent residents in the United States, their ultimate goal is to apply for naturalization and become a citizen. The process can be complex and time-consuming, but it’s important to have at least a general understanding of the requirements. Time...