Naturalization is a process by which an immigrant can become a U.S. citizen. You may be eligible for U.S. citizenship after a permanent residency of three to five years or under certain conditions of serving in the U.S. military. The naturalization process can be complex and often requires consulting an experienced immigration lawyer. Who Is
The DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a program designed to protect individuals who were brought to the U.S. as minors from deportation, allowing them to stay in the country legally. DACA recipients, often referred to as “Dreamers,” enjoy more protections than other undocumented individuals. But is the American dream of home ownership open
Expedited removal is a legal procedure that allows CBP (Customs and Border Protection) officers to deport certain noncitizens through a rapid process, sometimes within a single day, without a hearing in an immigrant court. Individuals subject to expedited removal may be prohibited from entering the U.S. for five years or longer. If you or a
Are you a foreign national who may be otherwise ineligible for a visa and needs to enter the U.S. for emergency reasons? You may be eligible for what’s known as humanitarian parole, a last-resort pathway for people who may otherwise be ineligible for a visa. If you or a family member are preparing to file
Experiencing crime can be very traumatic, and that’s especially true if you’re an immigrant. Immigrants tend to be unfamiliar with U.S. laws and often have no idea what to do if they’re victimized by a crime. These factors can make immigrants attractive targets to criminals. Many criminals go after non-U.S. citizens because they either can’t
For people from certain countries where return may not be safe, applying for temporary protected status (TPS) to stay in the U.S. on a short-term basis is an option. USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) oversees the TPS program. What questions should you ask your Connecticut immigration lawyer about TPS? What Is Temporary Protected
As a permanent resident (green card holder) or citizen, if you have a family member still in your home country who would like to move to the U.S., you may be able to sponsor their visa petition. Family-based immigration visas can help you bring a loved one to the U.S. If you want to sponsor
