The U.S green card comes with several privileges, among them being the right to legally live and work in the country. However, it is important to understand the privileges and limitations that come with being a green card holder. If you are a foreign national with a...
Year: 2022
Managing your nerves before an immigration interview
If you’re applying for a Green card in the United States, then there are several steps you have to take. On top of filling out all of the forms and providing the correct documentation, you are going to have to attend an immigration interview. Any interview situation...
What’s at stake if charged with drunk driving?
If the police issue you with a drunk driving charge, it is crucial to understand the full consequences you could face. Many people only look at the immediate effects, failing to realize just how long a conviction could affect them. Here are some things to consider:...
Can I travel freely if I get a green card?
Maybe you are thinking about living and working in the United States. You may know others that have done just that by securing a green card. Yet, if you still want to spend time in your home country, it might not work out. Here is why: A green card is a permanent...
What does the end of Title 42 mean for immigrant families?
The Biden Administration recently moved to end a restrictive immigration policy, an announcement that brought hope to many Michigan activists and immigration advocates. Title 42 was a health policy put in place to allow border officials the right to turn immigrants...
Can you help your aging parent enter the United States?
Your focus as you develop your career was probably your own ambition and long-term goals. Professionals may have to make financial investments in their education, take unpaid internships or even leave their country of origin to establish careers. Your plans may have...
Should COVID-related immigration restrictions be lifted?
At the beginning of the pandemic, the United States government put various restrictions in place to limit the number of immigrants entering the country. Some of these restrictions included temporarily ending asylum rights and the ability to immediately turn...
Backlog of immigration cases could speed up soon
Those navigating the complex and frustrating process of securing permission to enter the United States to live in Michigan have likely experienced delays in their application processing. Due to pandemic-related slowdowns and lower employment rates in many immigration...
How does the deportation process work?
One of the greatest fears of any non-citizen or undocumented immigrant living in Michigan is the threat of removal by the government. Deportation is most often the result of living in the country without the appropriate visa or committing a felony offense as an...
Limit reached for certain types of visas in 2022
Individuals hoping to gain permission to enter the United States must first select the appropriate type of visa. There are strict limits to how many visas are available in different categories, including H1-B visas. This visa type is reserved for those seeking to work...
