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North Carolina’s revived bill widens divide on undocumented immigrants
Immigrants play integral contributions to North Carolina’s diverse population. A recent American Immigration Council report shows that out of the state’s entire immigrant community, 39% accounts for undocumented immigrants. However, a revived bill directed at immigrants illegally staying in the country is now the center…
Managing culture shock as an immigrant
Arriving and living in a new country is a unique chapter in some people’s lives. It means new opportunities, new people to meet and new experiences. During the honeymoon phase of arriving in a new country, you may feel excited and optimistic about what is…
Keeping your family together through the immigration process
A foreign national hoping to achieve permanent residency in the United States can apply for a green card. Every green card application has its own set of caveats, but it will open many opportunities for you and your family. One of the more common ways…
How do I get a green card?
For many immigrants, receiving a green card is the culmination of patience, challenging work, lots of paperwork and arduous immigration proceedings. Having a green card is different from being a U.S. citizen. However, i t is a happy time for the green card recipient, leaving…
Legislature targets immigrants with new bills
Immigration has long been a hot-button political issue in American life, and politicians know they can get the public’s attention when they announce policies that target undocumented immigrants. In recent months, North Carolina lawmakers have advanced several measures that seem designed to make life more…
Crimes need not be aggravated nor a felony for deportation
We all make mistakes, some more serious than others. For example, plenty of people in the United States are charged with a crime and ultimately convicted. They serve their sentence and go back to their lives. But if you are a noncitizen and are convicted…
Guiding you through family immigration law matters
The reasons to immigrate to America are multitudinous; however, when families move to the United States, the main objective is to keep their family together as a unit. Unfortunately, immigration law issues could arise, resulting in families being split due to issues with status. This…
Borrowing a passport is a bad idea
Immigrants rarely immigrate alone. When one family member comes to the United States, they naturally want to bring their families as well. However, the United States immigration laws are complicated and fraught with pitfalls where you can negatively impact your own chances of immigrating. In…
New immigrants may be good for the U.S. economy
The Senate is working on an immigration bill that may be good for immigrants and also for the United States on the whole because new jobs may be available to immigrant workers. If that happens, the end result may be that the food prices across…
Domestic violence charges could mean deportation
In North Carolina, a domestic violence case will involve criminal charges like assault and battery. For someone who has no criminal history, the charge will usually be a misdemeanor. However, certain circumstances, like choking the victim or using a weapon, could lead to a felony…
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