Family Immigration
Minors’ cases remain active despite pandemic
Minors’ hearings in the midst of the health crisis It is well known that the arrival of the Coronavirus caused many temporary changes in the immigration policies of the US. Nowadays, most of the processes are done virtually and we must wait until the offices of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) reopen to…
Read MoreMinors file a lawsuit against Trump’s government
Trump bans “stimulus checks” for immigrants Since the country entered into an economic crisis due to the arrival of the Coronavirus, the current government of the US decided to use stimulus checks to alleviate unemployment and boost the continuous flow of the economy. Basically, these checks are tax refunds to citizens and legal residents who…
Read MoreImmigration Attorneys Accuse Trump for COVID-19 Repercussions
Immigration attorneys request release for detained families Trump’s administration received a second lawsuit this week. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) sued the current administration for two reasons: To request the release of detained immigrants, who are in overcrowded and poorly hygienic centers. The reason for this request is that detained immigrants are waiting for…
Read MoreUnaccompanied Children are Being Deported
Emergency in immigration centers Due to the emergence of COVID-19, immigrants who apply to asylum or refuge are experiencing a difficult time in the US. Since Trump took office in 2017, immigration policies have changed constantly and the processes are more difficult now. According to the President of the US, immigration is a negative aspect…
Read MoreMissing Family Members at the US Borders
Parents separated from their children at the U.S. borders sometimes cannot meet again. Recent report of lost relatives The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently stated that the US government is not strictly monitoring minors who are separated from their parents. The report was not officially published as it exposes a very delicate situation for the…
Read MoreMinors’ Immigration and their Current Situation
Immigrant children When families decide to migrate to the US, it is because they want to build a better future for the upcoming generations. Immigrants want to prevent danger to their children and often take asylum in another country to flee difficult situations in their native countries. For the most part, immigrant families choose to…
Read MoreCan a Petition be Submitted for a Stepchild to Come to the US?
Bringing Stepchildren who Live Abroad to the US When people migrate to the US, they often leave their family in their homeland. Immigrants try to find a new direction and decide to start a new life and sometimes they get married again. In many cases, these parents would like to bring their children from abroad to the US. Requirements to Bring your Stepchildren to the US It is important to clarify that we refer to “stepchildren” as the biological children of the foreign spouse who is married to an American Citizen. In that scenario, you can make a request for your stepchildren. In…
Read MoreHow can you bring your spouse from abroad to the US?
How can you bring your spouse who lives abroad to the US? Many immigrants have arrived to the US following their dreams in order to provide a decent future for their families. Normally, people decide to arrive alone and then make legal requests to bring their spouse to the country to join them. Under the immigration laws of the United States, the term…
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