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Category Archives: Immigration
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…
Can I travel out of the country if I have a green card?
If you are a green card holder in the United States, there are many things you can do. You can work, purchase a home and even join the military. However, you may have questions or concerns about traveling abroad as a green card holder. There…
Types of commercial visas
The United States issues visas permitting non-citizens to enter the country temporarily for transacting business. They must comply with requirements concerning their business, income, and stay. Commercial visas Foreigners can start and own a business in this country without a business or commercial visa or…
Even seemingly minor crimes can lead to deportation
Many crimes can be grounds for the deportation of immigrants who live in the Charlotte area. Certain convictions can even mean that a permanent resident will have her status revoked and will have to return to her home country. It is also important to realize…
Understanding temporary protected status
United Stated immigration laws have several provisions that allow immigrants to remain in this country without a valid passport, visa, green card or full-fledged citizenship. One of the most helpful of such provisions is “temporary protected status.” Understanding the reach of this provision can allow…
Lawful permanent resident to naturalized citizen: the basics
For many lawful permanent residents in the United States, their ultimate goal is to apply for naturalization and become a citizen. The process can be complex and time-consuming, but it’s important to have at least a general understanding of the requirements. Time matters There are…
Family-based immigration and the steps to reunite with loved ones
For several years, you have diligently worked in the U.S., transferring some of your hard-earned money to loved ones in your home country. You want to take care of them from 2,000 miles afar. In your mind, though, this has gone on long enough. You…
I got a DUI. Will this affect my citizenship application?
We all make mistakes from time to time. Maybe you drank just a little too much at a family party or when out to dinner in downtown Charlotte. Then, while driving home you were pulled over by police and arrested for drunk driving. Getting a…
Temporary protected status eligibility and documentation
Temporary protected status (TPS) may be granted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to eligible nationals of certain countries. It applies when the conditions in the country temporarily prevent the country’s nationals from returning safely or where the country cannot adequately manage the…
Senator says deporting military veterans must end
U.S. immigration law lets an undocumented immigrant in South Carolina get deported, even if they served in the American military. A U.S. Senator from another state is leading the fight to change that. Sen. Tammy Duckworth served in the Army during the Iraq War, where…
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