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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
