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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 …

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 …

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 …

Truck accidents can lead to severe injuries for vehicle occupants struck by an 80,000-pound truck and trailer. Unfortunately, truck driver distracted driving cases are common, particularly cases involving mobiles phone or other electronic devices. A 2021 study by Omnitracs demonstrates drivers who are in a collision are often more distracted than drivers who are not in a …

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has been controversial and misunderstood since it began in 2012. While many believe DACA provides permanent residence or citizenship for undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children, the policy defers deportation on a two-year basis. Currently,, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is currently prohibited from …

Domestic violence can be devastating, especially if you’re an immigrant. Lack of connections, financial dependence, cultural and language barriers, and insufficient knowledge of Connecticut immigration laws keep many victims trapped in abusive situations. If the abuser is also the visa sponsor, they can exploit their position of power by threatening their immigrant spouse, partner, or …

Violating immigration law may lead to serious consequences, like deportation or a permanent bar to a green card or United States citizenship. If you are facing criminal charges for any reason, this can lead to major complications if you’re an immigrant. An immigration lawyer can help protect your legal status. Common Types of Immigration Violations …

Title 42 was put into place as a measure related to the pandemic, and resulted in 2.8 million migrants being turned away at U.S. borders since March 2020. With the end of the pandemic, many programs and rules have changed. Title 42 Restrictions were lifted as of May 12th, 2023. What was Title 42? Title …