Author name: Rosina Stambaugh

You Deserve to Feel Safe and Supported If you have experienced abuse from a spouse, parent, or family member, you may feel frightened, isolated, or unsure of where to turn. You may also be worried that leaving an abusive relationship could put your immigration status, your children, or your future in the United States at […]

Noncitizens can be granted life-changing benefits from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or an immigration judge (IJ). Or, they might be denied those benefits. Like everyone, immigration court judges and USCIS officers make mistakes. If that occurs, you can typically appeal to a higher office within 30 days. Understanding how to appeal

If you are not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR), you may need a permit to legally work in this country.  This process usually takes approximately four months, but it can take significantly longer if your application is based on certain underlying immigration statuses.  Working without authorization is a violation of immigration law

Marriage is one of the quickest ways to qualify for a green card in the U.S. Yet, getting your green card through marriage comes with many potential frustrations and delays. The marriage green card timeline is longer than many expect, taking one to two years on average.  Getting a marriage-based green card can be stressful,

Immigrants come to the U.S. through many pathways. Although some pathways authorize immigrants to work, some do not. Others only authorize immigrants to work if they first apply for a work permit. Being unable to work can leave you unable to support yourself as you start building your new life in the U.S. If you

Understanding Your Path to Lawful Permanent Residency Navigating the requirements for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) can feel overwhelming, but obtaining your Green Card from within the United States is one of the most important milestones in your immigration journey. Whether you are applying through a family member, employment, or a special humanitarian protection like

What is a U Visa? U visas are United States non-immigrant visas for victims of crime and their immediate family members. The visas were created in 2000 when Congress passed the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act. Its purpose is to encourage immigrants to report crimes and protect those willing to cooperate with law

What is an ICE Arrest? Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) run and manage programs and initiatives to identify, investigate, arrest, prosecute, and remove non-citizens from the United States if they’re unlawfully in the country. ERO uses intelligent-driven leads and law enforcement to identify non-citizens who may threaten national security

What Does It Mean to Be Placed in Removal Proceedings? Removal proceedings are also known as deportation proceedings. You should take the matter seriously when you’re placed in the process, as you risk being deported. The government of the United States can potentially put a non-citizen into removal proceedings for reasons such as misrepresentation or