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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Temporary work permissions extended for immigrant crime victims

Undocumented immigrants often face the difficult dilemma of cooperating with police when they are crime victims or witness and then risk the ability to work or stay in this country. However, the federal government announced earlier this month that it will expedite the issuance of...

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The 2022 Visa Lottery results have posted

With the switching of administrations, immigration has yet again become a hot topic. But, one of the lesser-known ways to immigrate to the U.S. is through the so called, “Visa Lottery” run by the U.S. Department of State, who just released the most recent, “winners.”...

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Immigration law and crimes involving moral turpitude

America’s immigration laws are complex and hard to navigate for most people. Yet, not knowing the ins and outs of the law can lead to tragic consequences for individuals and their families. This can be especially true when it comes to how the criminal law...

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