Inmigración

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 becoming a U.S. citizen usually outweigh the harms. Those benefits include legal rights and protections and eligibility for government programs and benefits, among many others. Whether […]

If you are an immigrant in the United States, you are likely used to it taking a while to process your immigration-related applications and paperwork. Knowing the U.S. immigration system is rife with delays, you may wonder how long the naturalization process takes. On average the application for naturalization takes about six to nine months

For many immigrants, U.S. citizenship is the final step in a journey many years in the making. But sometimes, your application for naturalization is denied, leaving you unsure what happens next. Generally, you remain a lawful permanent resident (LPR) and may reapply to naturalize. Having your application for naturalization denied is rarely disastrous. If you

Naturalizing provides many benefits, including new legal rights and protections. The road to naturalization can be long but well worth the wait. Below, we explore how to become a naturalized citizen, including the steps you must take and how to become eligible. The multi-national staff at the Law Office of Rosina C. Stambaugh can help

Despite holding a permanent residence card, lawful permanent residents (LPRs) must regularly renew their green cards. But you may wonder, “When do I have to renew my green card?” Because of processing delays at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you should renew your green card early. Generally, you can renew a 10-year

Immigrating to the U.S. seems to involve endless deadlines. Even your green card—your permanent resident status—has to be renewed. But what happens if you do not renew your green card before it expires? Do you still have work authorization and the right to remain in the U.S., or can you be deported because of an

Until they obtain citizenship, noncitizens living in the U.S. are at risk of being deported by the U.S. government. Common deportation reasons include being undocumented or violating the terms of a visa. But what is the most common reason for deportation? Criminal convictions—particularly for aggravated felonies and crimes of moral turpitude—have historically been a steady