United States Immigration Law Blog
Working at the University of Michigan if you are from abroad
The University of Michigan is world-renowned as a place of academic excellence. Perhaps it is for this reason that so many of those from other countries holding advanced degrees accept jobs there. However, in order to work in the United States, those with advanced...
Can grandparents petition for a grandchild to enter the U.S.?
You may find yourself in a situation where your grandchild lives in another country and has citizenship there but not in the U.S. Having U.S. citizenship is quite beneficial, so it makes sense if you desire to bring your grandchild here so he or she can eventually try...
Undercover ICE agents may use social media for sting operations
Michigan residents often use the internet and social media to expand their circle of friends and business associates. When an individual who is pending citizenship believes he or she is making a connection with someone online, and it turns out to be an undercover law...
If you have a green card, do not register to vote
The presidential election is just about a year away. Currently, candidates are trying to earn the opportunity to represent their political parties on next year’s ballot. As such, there is a good chance you have formed some strong political opinions. As a legal...
Is it possible to bring my parents over to live in the US?
As international travel becomes more commonplace, so do international marriages. Earlier this decade the U.S. Census Bureau estimated about 21% of all married-couple households had at least one spouse who was born in a different country. That’s 11.4 million married...
Never admit to past criminal conduct as an immigrant
Obtaining legal citizen status in America can be hard enough for someone who has never committed a crime. If you admit to committing past crimes to an immigration official, you could lose the opportunity for entry. Immigration officials could deny your request for a...
Is it possible to have too much money when you come to America?
There are many things your loved ones must consider as they come to the United States. Before immigrating, they must fill out applications, secure various documents, undergo a physical examination and get a visa. But while the process can be lengthy, they probably...
Immigrants may face trouble when they work in legal pot industry
As this blog has noted previously, the growing movement to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan and several other states has led to a lot of confusion and some unpredictable results. Now, under a newly announced policy, immigrants who work in the cannabis...
Drug charges remain serious, even with new marijuana laws
Last fall, when Michigan voters approved an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, they opened up a world of possibilities. Several states have been moving to legalize recreational marijuana in recent years, and the federal government has struggled to respond....
Who is subject to deportation and when?
The topic of deportation has been one in the news frequently. Deportation isn't an issue that would affect a U.S. citizen but it can happen to those who are visiting the country, legally or illegally. The process of deportation occurs when the federal government...
