Immigrants who wish to become lawful permanent residents can seek permanent resident status in one of two ways. For those already in the United States, becoming a permanent resident by a process known as adjustment of status is the preferred route.
In many states, for a Judge to grant a divorce, a spouse must show some type of fault in the other spouse to justify the divorce. This week's blog will describe the legal grounds for divorce in Texas.
The term "removal proceedings" refers to the legal procedure by which the United States government seeks to remove a non-U.S. citizen from the United States.
Many individuals reside in the United States on a permanent basis as lawful permanent residents. While this is completely lawful, a permanent resident should seriously consider the advantages of becoming a United States citizen. The process to become a U.S. citizen is known as naturalization.
Foreign nationals who have been in the United States unlawfully for more than 6 months are prohibited, upon leaving the United States, from returning to the U.S. for a period of up to 3 years. Individuals who have been in the U.S.