People file immigration petitions with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office. A parent may petition for a child, or an engaged person might file one for a fiancée. Regardless of why someone files the necessary immigration forms, the documents...
Has your green card expired?
If your green card expires, you might have trouble finding work in Texas. Potential employers could turn you down if you can't verify your permanent resident status. Fortunately, you can apply for a new green card at any time. How do you apply for a new green card?...
New administration takes fresh approach to immigration
Immigrant families have likely noticed the difference in approach the current presidential administration is taking to immigration issues. The Biden administration is working to undo many Trump-era policies and announced that immigrants guilty of certain crimes no...
The latest update for Dreamers in the United States
The term Dreamer comes from the DREAM Act. A Dreamer is a young immigrant who qualifies for protection under DACA. So, what kind of impact does the latest policy updates from the new administration have in store for Dreamers in Texas and throughout the nation? The...
What happens after you file Form I-130?
If you're an immigrant living in Texas, you might be able to use your status to help your family members move to the United States and become citizens. To start, you'll have to fill out Form I-130 and mail it to a nearby office. Once the immigration office receives...
How does family sponsorship work?
Over the years, countless immigrants in Texas have urged their family members to move to the United States. If they can convince their relatives to make the trip, they often can become U.S. citizens through the process of family sponsorship. This process allows U.S....
H-1B gets replaced
Individuals wanting to immigrate to Texas should be aware that the Department of Homeland Security has published new H-1B rules that become effective March 9, 2021. The recent changes encourage employers to select applicants with the training and skillset needed to...
Requesting a stay of removal
Immigrants in Texas and around the country who are facing deportation may remain in the United States temporarily if the Board of Immigration Appeals issues what is known as a stay of removal. Stays of removal are issued automatically or after a judge assigned to the...
What to know about removal proceedings
Citizens of foreign nations who currently reside in Texas could be removed from the United States if they violate federal immigration laws. The Executive Office for Immigration Review is the division of the Department of Justice that is responsible for overseeing...
Immigrants Can Be Deported for Non-Serious Crimes
One issue that's on the mind of many immigrants in Texas and around the country is figuring out which types of crimes are eligible for deportation. Many people are under the assumption that there are basic guidelines for determining who gets deported and who gets...
