The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a critical piece of legislation that has transformed the lives of countless immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. VAWA offers important...
Category: Immigration
Family reunification is a fundamental pillar of U.S. immigration law. It recognizes the vital role that family plays in our society. The process aims to keep families together by providing a pathway for relatives of U.S....
June 30, 2023
How Asylum Applications Work
Asylum is protection granted by our nation to persons who have left their native country to escape persecution. The asylum application process was mandated by the Refugee Act of 1980. You can only apply for asylum if you
June 15, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About U Visas
Noncitizens who have been victims of certain crimes and are willing and able to be helpful to law enforcement may be eligible for U Visas. The purpose of the U Visa program is to protect noncitizen victims of serious crimes...
May 30, 2023
Fiancé Visas 101
If you are a U.S. citizen, you can sponsor your foreign fiancé to come to the country on a K-1 visa. These visas give couples a 90-day window in which they can be married in the United States. Afterward, the newly wedded...