Texans who are having immigration issues and facing the prospect of deportation have reason to be concerned about what the future holds. The process of deportation can be complex. Keeping track of prominent cases such as one in which a reality television cast member...
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What to know about L-1B visas
Employers that have a presence in several countries may be able to relocate a foreign employee to Texas through the L-1B program. It bestows a special status to a professional with specialized knowledge who plans to come to the United States in an effort to further a...
How naturalization helps America
There can be a variety of benefits to making the choice to become a naturalized citizen. As a citizen, you are entitled to the same rights and protections as those who were born in Texas or any other state. Furthermore, becoming a citizen can help to add to the...
Training programs available to foreign nationals
Foreign nationals who are interested in furthering their careers may be able to take part in training programs held in Texas or other states. Individuals who are seeking to partake in these programs will first need to receive an H-3 visa. To qualify for the visa, an...
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...
An overview of a marriage fraud interview
Individuals who use their marriage as a basis to qualify for a green card must generally prove that their relationship is legitimate. If there is any reason to believe that a marriage is a sham, it may be necessary for a person to take part in a marriage fraud...
Law enforcement policies vary regarding U visa certification
A specific type of visa, called the U visa, was designed to help immigrants who have been victims of violent crime. People could qualify for a U visa by helping in a police investigation. The first step in the process, though, is to obtain a certification from the...
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...