Many U.S. citizens have family members that would like to move to the country. The citizen may wonder if it is possible to petition on behalf of their relatives in order for them to get a visa or a green card. Immigration law provides that citizens may petition on...
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Possible outcomes of California asylum hearings
After an individual applies for asylum in the United States, there are five possible decisions that the government can choose from. The first is an approval of the application, which means that the individual is allowed to stay in the country on a legal basis for an...
Backlog in immigration cases
California residents may be concerned by the slow movement of immigration cases for those seeking legal residency status in the United States. The court system has been overwhelmed with cases related to Central American women and children surging into the country in...
What to expect at the naturalization ceremony
A person in California who has had their Application for Naturalization accepted will complete the process of becoming a U.S. citizen by going through a naturalization ceremony. At the naturalization ceremony, the individual will take the Oath of Allegiance before...
Applying for special immigrant religious worker status
Religious workers often find that their work takes them across national borders to California and other areas of the United States. They are often eligible for special visas that allow them to live in the U.S. if they are planning to continue their religious work...
What are the benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen?
For those in California wishing to become a naturalized United States citizen, there are no shortage of benefits to doing so. Children who are born abroad to parents who are U.S. citizens are citizens no matter where they are born, but there are several other paths to...
Applying for permanent resident status through job availability
As some California residents who are interested in immigration policies may know, citizens of other countries may apply for permanent residency in the United States based on employment. A backlog exists for certain categories used in this process. An EB-3 applicant's...
Residency requirements to become a naturalized citizen
Permanent residents in the United States must meet certain standards prior to obtaining citizenship. Generally, permanent residents must prove that they were residents of California or another state for a continuous period of five years. They must also prove that they...
The immigration process for refugees
California residents who are interested in asylum issues may want some more information about the refugee admission process. The U.S. government provides assistance to those who are accepted for admission into the country for asylum. A refugee is defined under...
How to obtain a B-1 visitor visa
All citizens of foreign countries must obtain a visa in order to travel to California or the 49 other states through a national port of entry. If they are not traveling to the United States for pleasure, they will need to get what is called a B-1 visitor visa. These...
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