Author name: Rosina Stambaugh

If you fear returning to your home country, U.S. immigration law may offer legal protection allowing you to stay in the U.S. in the form of asylum and its counterpart, withholding of removal.  The differences between asylum vs. withholding of removal center around how you qualify and the permanency of the protection. Asylum offers broader […]

Asylum is a humanitarian protection that the U.S. offers to allow individuals who reasonably fear persecution in their home countries to live in the U.S. permanently. To meet humanitarian asylum requirements, you must meet the standard asylum elements; humanitarian factors may strengthen your application or influence discretion. At the Law Office of Rosina C. Stambaugh,

Attorney Stambaugh is honored to have her article “When ICE Shows Up” featured in the December edition of For The Defense, published by the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL). This piece dives into critical issues surrounding immigration enforcement and what criminal defense attorneys need to know when ICE becomes involved. Knowledge is power—especially

If you are involved with the U.S. immigration system, you have likely seen references to the alien registration number, often abbreviated as “A-number.” A noncitizen’s A-number, issued to applicants for long-term status in the U.S., serves as the noncitizen’s identifier as they interact with immigration-focused government agencies, like U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S.

While many noncitizens dream of one day obtaining U.S. citizenship, others may be unsure whether citizenship is the right move. However, for those with the option, the benefits of  US citizenship usually outweigh the harms. Those benefits include legal rights and protections and eligibility for government programs and benefits, among many others. Whether you are

Becoming a U.S. citizen remains the dream of many immigrants who have made a home here. But, the naturalization test inspires anxiety in many potential citizens. Throughout this article, we offer naturalization interview tips to help you prepare for and hopefully ace your interview. Preparation is key to a successful naturalization test. As you prepare,

Many people come to the U.S. seeking safety, but do not apply for asylum right away. Yet, to qualify for asylum, you typically have to request it within one year of your arrival in the U.S. If more than a year has passed since you entered the U.S., you may be wondering: Can I file

Serving in the U.S. military is one of the quickest ways for a noncitizen to become a U.S. citizen. The process moves faster than traditional naturalization, but how long does it take to get citizenship through military service? On average, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) processes citizenship applications for military personnel in approximately

After having a green card for a few years, lawful permanent residents (LPRs) often wonder how to apply for citizenship. Called naturalization, the process of applying for American citizenship begins with confirming that you qualify. Then, you submit an application, complete an interview and test, and, if you pass, take the Oath of Allegiance, which