The Supreme Court made a monumental ruling in favor of DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The Trump administration had been trying to end the program, but the court ruled that they cannot do so at this time. The reason for…
People often talk about family immigration without really understanding how it works. There are three separate forms of family immigration that people can participate in if they want to enter the United States with or after a loved one. Each of these…
Many people come to California from other countries for a new start in life. Various aspects of the United States may attract them, and in the end, they found themselves making this country their permanent home. After becoming legal permanent residents or…
The United States has always been founded on immigration. It plays a massive role in the country’s history. The vast majority of people who live here now are descended from people who originally arrived on boats, airplanes, trains, cars and other means…
Some people hope to immigrate to the United States with the help of work visas from their employer, while others rely on family relationships to provide grounds for their entry into the United States. Many work-based visa programs are highly competitive, while…
If you have immigration-related questions or concerns, such as how to bring your family to the United States or how to change your status, it’s important that you’re 100% sure of the steps to take. Even if you have basic knowledge of the…
Many people in California who are planning to be married may wonder how they can bring their fiancé or fiancée to the United States. A fiance visa is an option for people planning to get married soon, and it is officially known…
Some California residents may not realize how long the immigration process can be until they attempt to obtain a visa for a foreign spouse. Even the official time frames provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service can make it look as…
Some California immigrants who have been on years-long waiting lists for green cards may be thrown off the lists entirely as part of a proposed Trump administration immigration policy. Immigrants would be required to re-apply under the new system, and while some…
Many people long to become U.S. citizens. Though rules about immigration seem in near constant flux, the naturalization process has remained relatively the same. Naturalization is the process that allows immigrants to become legal U.S. citizens. To qualify for the process, immigrants…
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