USCIS requires objective, consistent evidence that a marriage was entered into in good faith, not solely for immigration benefits. Strong cases demonstrate shared finances, shared living arrangements, and a genuine life together over time. Weak…
If you’re out of status and married to a U.S. citizen, you may still be able to get a green card, but the process depends on how you entered the U.S., whether you’ve accumulated unlawful…
Holiday travel can be risky if you have a pending immigration case. Leaving the U.S. without proper Advance Parole—or misunderstanding how travel affects your application—can lead to serious consequences, including abandonment of your green card…
The United States has long been a beacon of hope and freedom for people around the world, so it’s no wonder that citizens with foreign family members are so willing to help them get visas…
A Notice to Appear, or NTA, is a document that you need to take very seriously. It is sent out when the government has started deportation proceedings against you. If you’ve received one of these…
Family reunification visas have always been one of the most frequently used pathways to lawful permanent residency in the United States. The wait time for approval can vary based on the type of relationship, the…
If yours is a blended family, you know that there are certain legal issues that require careful navigation, and U.S. immigration law is one of them. When U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents want to…
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a special immigration program offered by the U.S. government that prevents people from being sent back to dangerous situations while their home countries recover from disasters or conflicts. Around the…
Being placed in removal proceedings means that the U.S. government has initiated a formal legal action to potentially deport you from the country. If this has happened to you, it is natural to be both…
Immigration cases can take a long time, and in the midst of the process, you may want — or need — to travel. Unfortunately, if your case hasn’t yet been resolved, what may seem like…
For immigrants in the United States, the current political environment is extremely challenging. To make matters worse, immigrants in Pennsylvania are being targeted by scammers who take advantage of their desire for legal status, work…
It’s a harrowing time for immigrants to the United States. Every day, the news is filled with stories of immigrants – some legal and some not – being subjected to arrests and deportation, without the…
Meeting with an immigration lawyer for the first time can be a scary experience, especially if you’re already nervous about your status or what the future holds. One way to get past this anxiety is…
For non-citizens in Pennsylvania, a criminal charge can have significant consequences, even if it’s a relatively minor infraction. When criminal law and immigration law intersect, it leads to complex legal issues, and punishments that are…
As is true throughout the United States, Pennsylvania has labor laws that protect all workers, regardless of their immigration status. While there are nationwide standards established under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the…