Immigration law deals with issues relating to foreign nationals who come to this country either temporarily or permanently, including the associated legal rights, duties, and obligations of aliens in the United States. Some of the most common issues an immigration lawyer can help you with include immigration visas, green cards and citizenship and naturalization applications.

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Who Has Citizenship By Birth?
Persons who are born in the United States are citizens at birth unless they are born to foreign diplomats. A person who is born abroad to TWO US citizens is a US citizen if both parents were US citizens at his or her birth and at least one parent lived in the US at some point in his or her … more
How Do Most People Become U.S. Citizens?
One way in which citizenship may be achieved is by birth in the U.S., or birth to parents who are U.S. citizens. If neither of these situations applies, one may pursue naturalization: the process that one undergoes in the pursuit of citizenship. In addition, in 2000, Congress passed … more
How Do I Become A Naturalized Citizen?
If you are not a US citizen by birth or did not acquire citizenship automatically after birth, you may still be eligible to become a citizen through the normal naturalization process. If you are are 18 years and older, you use the "Application for Naturalization" (Form N400) … more
What Are Some Of The Benefits Of Becoming A U.S. Citizen?
The advantages of becoming a citizen of the United States are many. The following is a list of some of the benefits that clients seek: The right to vote; The reuniting of families; Protection of children’s right to remain in the U.S.; Freedom to travel with U.S. passport; SSI … more
What Are Some Of The Responsibilities Of A U.S. Citizen?
Some of the responsibilities of a U.S. citizen include: Participate in jury duty or armed forces if called upon; Pay taxes; Respect the rights of others; Obey the law. more
What Are The Prerequisites To Obtaining U.S. Citizenship?
Certain guidelines determine whether or not one is eligible to obtain U.S. citizenship. They include: Age: applicant must be at least 18 years old; Residency: applicant must be a permanent resident and have resided in the U.S. continuously for the past three years; Good moral … more
What Is A Green Card?
A green card is, technically, a United States Permanent Resident Card. This card serves as identification for one who is a lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the U.S. Holders of this card may conditionally reside and work in the U.S. This card was previously referred to as the … more
What Is An Immigration Visa?
Immigrant and nonimmigrant are the two types of visas. The granting or denying of visas helps achieve the goals of immigration laws. Nonimmigrant visas are granted to those who do not intend on staying permanently in the U.S., and usually are tourists and business visitors. There are … more

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