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Immigration concerns for parents adopting internationally
A growing number of parents in Texas and throughout the country have made the decision to adopt internationally. People may be focused on the adoption process itself, but it can be important to remember that international adoption is also an immigration matter. There...
County commissioners approve legal aid program for immigrants
Many Houston residents are foreign-born and lacking immigration documents that are needed to live and work in the United States. In fact, more than one quarter of the population of Harris County is made up of people that were born outside of the United States. On Feb....
White House announces H-2B visa expansion
The Trump administration announced on March 5 that employers in Texas and around the country will be able to hire 35,000 more temporary foreign workers in 2020. The White House says that additional H-2B visas will be made available to help American businesses cope...
Judge overrules USCIS in H-1B visa case
For many companies in Texas, H-1B visas are an important way of bringing skilled, highly educated foreign workers to the United States. In many cases, these visas ease the entry of skilled tech workers, often educated at leading American universities. However,...
H-1B visa denial rates increasing
Government data indicates that H-1B visa applications are being denied at higher rates than ever before under the Trump Administration. An analysis performed by the National Foundation for American Policy shows that H-1B denial rates have risen from 6% during fiscal...
Public charge rule changes raise concerns
Many people in Texas have serious concerns about changes to U.S. immigration law. In January 2020, the Supreme Court ruled to remove an injunction that had prevented the latest change from going into effect. This change makes it easier for the government to rule...
What to expect as an American citizen
By becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States, you acquire the same rights and obligations that any other citizen has. For example, you are now allowed to vote in all state and federal elections. It may also be possible to hold an elected office or obtain a...
The ‘unlawful acts’ that can hurt your naturalization chances
Anyone trying to become a naturalized citizen of the United States has to follow certain requirements. One of those requirements is having “good moral character.” If U.S. authorities do not believe you have good moral character, they may reject your naturalization...
Many immigration fees will likely become much more expensive
Many people do not understand how expensive it is to immigrate to America. The government requires people to file certain immigration forms, and many of those forms include a fee. These expenses quickly add up and can cost individuals, families and businesses a lot of...
United States is a country of immigrants
United States is a country formed by Immigrants who came from all parts of the world. The history of migration is truly amazing, studying the routes that people from every corner of the globe have followed to reach their dream destination. No country in the New World...
