Plano, Texas, Immigration Law Blog
Can the state revoke my provisional unlawful presence waiver?
Hopeful US citizens in Texas can jeopardize the immigration process by unlawfully entering or residing within US borders. Many residents who would be otherwise eligible for family-based immigration can disqualify themselves by remaining in the US without a visa....
Processes involved in obtaining green cards
A green card is a document that grants you lawful permanent residence status in the United States. It gives you the right to live here on an ongoing basis. It also gives you the authorization you need to find and keep a job in the U.S. There are several different...
Can you have your citizenship revoked?
If gaining U.S. citizenship is your goal, then you likely understand the time and extensive effort required to secure such a benefit. Thus, you probably look forward to being able to relax somewhat in Plano once the process ends. After all, once you are a naturalized...
What is the affidavit of support?
U.S. immigration policy generally expects immigrants not to become public charges when they arrive in the country. Therefore, before approving an individual’s green card application, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services often requires the sponsor to submit an...
What are the benefits of U.S. citizenship?
Once you have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least five years, you may be eligible to take the next step to become a citizen of the United States through the process of naturalization. Applying for citizenship is a significant step that...
Family hopes caretaker status will stop pending deportation
Anyone in Plano who has had to try and navigate the waters of the immigration process may know exactly how complicated that process can be. Fortunately, when one has a family member that is either a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident, they often have a leg up...
Understanding the decision of your N-400 form
Applying for U.S. citizenship is both exciting and time-consuming. Your effort to be vigilant may prevent the disappointment that comes when you overlook critical details throughout the application process. One portion of the application process requires you to fill...
Employment authorization for H-1B dependents
The United States provides many types of visas to foreign nationals. Some of these visas allow non-U.S. citizens to live and work legally in America. When a person from another country wishes to have a family member from their home country join them in the U.S., the...
How do you avoid immigration scams?
On one hand, it could be a good idea to contact multiple people when deciding how to proceed with your immigration case. On the other hand, this could open you up to being the victim of a scam. It is not always easy to identify whether someone who offers to help you...
What is a spouse visa?
A spouse visa, also known as a K-3 visa, allows a person who has married a U.S. citizen to enter the United States while awaiting immigration approval. If you are a U.S. citizen married someone in another country who is not an American citizen, he or she can apply for...
