Some people who are not citizens of the United States have the sad experience of being the victim of a horrible crime. Fortunately, the U.S. government allows foreign residents to take their unfortunate experience and use it to gain U.S. legal permanent residency. The...
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Can driving without a license lead to deportation?
Becoming a permanent U.S. citizen is a long and difficult process that you do not want to risk. Before operating a vehicle without a valid license, it is important to understand how this act can affect your immigration status. North Carolina is not among the states...
Interesting information about marriage and immigration
In some cases, marriage offers a legal path for individuals to immigrate into the U.S. The key legal principle for these marriages rests on the validity of the marital union. Recent years have seen some important changes to this pathway to citizenship, particularly...
What steps should you take to get a work permit in the U.S.?
Getting a job in the U.S. as a non-citizen requires a visa. This document acts as a permit allowing an employer to hire you. There are quite a few aspects to getting a work visa that you need to sort out before applying. It may help to get a basic understanding of the...
How to apply for a fiancé visa
If you are a United States citizen and have a fiancé in a different country, your fiancé may be eligible for a visa to live in the U.S. For your fiancé to get a visa, you both must meet certain requirements. To apply for a visa, there are multiple steps to take before...
Are there exceptions to English testing in naturalization?
Attaining U.S. citizenship may be a dream of yours. There are requirements you as an immigrant must fulfill along the way, including taking the naturalization test. This might be a bigger challenge for you if you struggle with the English language. However, it is...
How does the USCIS identify marriage fraud?
Marriage fraud occurs when an immigrant marries a U.S. citizen solely for the purpose of obtaining a green card. Though marriage fraud may seem innocent enough, the truth is that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services views it as a federal crime that...
Local play spotlights immigrant community
A play at UNC Charlotte based on the life of Manolo Becantur aims to highlight the local immigrant community. Becantur immigrated to the United States from Colombia in 2000 and faced deportation in 2006. Carlos Alexis Cruz, the show's director, hopes the play will...
Permanent vs. conditional bars to Good Moral Character
Whether planning to immigrate to the United States or attempting to defend oneself against deportation, a person must demonstrate that he or she is of Good Moral Character. While there is no single definition of what constitutes Good Moral Character, the U.S. Citizen...
What is a bona fide marriage for immigration purposes?
U.S. immigration law prioritizes keeping families together. Consequently, if you have married someone who is not a citizen of the U.S., you may be able to file an immigrant visa petition on his or her behalf. Your spouse may also be able to take advantage of a...