Immigration to the United States is a common, world-wide desire.  Every year, thousands upon thousands of people from all over the world attempt to legally immigrate to America.  The reasons vary:  some come for freedom from tyranny and opression, others for economic opportunity.

Immigration reform is a hotly debated topic in American society today.  Passion over the subject is significant in the economic arena as well as the political arena.

Many types of criminal offenses subject a foreign national to possible removal from the United States.

The United States welcomes thousands of foreigners each year, who are coming to the United States temporarily for business or pleasure.  However, many people desire to come to the United States not just temporarily, but permanently.

Foreign nationals who wish to become lawful permanent residents generally have two options.  The first, for those who are already in the United States, is known as "adjustment of status".  However, not every intending immigrant in the United States qualifies for adjustment of status.

Unfortunately, divorce is a common occurrence in the United States.  Often, it is a lengthy and complex undertaking due to custody and visitation issues, as well as division of community property.  An additional complicating factor is the immigration status of the divorcing parents.

This week's blog post is the second in a two-part series outlining the tools a custodial parent can use to collect past-due child support.

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