Immigration

You might think about staying in the United States for longer than your tourist visa allows. Maybe you have seen others doing it, know someone who has done it or it is not a major issue in your country of origin. In the U.S., however, think twice before overstaying...

Marriage is to a U.S. citizen is one way that you can get a green card if you are a foreign national. As the spouse of a citizen, you can use your status to get a green card so that you can stay in the United States. Part of this process may include going through a...

A green card is a commonly used term for a United States Permanent Resident Card. It is an official document issued by the U.S. government to foreign nationals (non-U.S. citizens) who are authorized to both work and reside in the United States. The card gets its name...

If you are not a United States citizen, a criminal conviction can lead to consequences that, for some, may even outweigh the severity of any criminal penalties that ensue. Convictions for some types of crimes can serve as grounds for removal and denial of applications. The Immigration and Nationality Act lists some specific crimes that can result in deportation. It also provides…