Deportation is an event that many people living in California anticipate with dread for months or years. Your family may be among the many facing the deportation of a loved one. You may be an immigrant who has come to the United States to escape persecution or...
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Applying for cancellation of removal in California
Both non-permanent and lawful permanent residents may be subjected to deportation and removal proceedings in some cases. It is possible for both to apply for a cancellation of removal if certain criteria are met. Lawful permanent residents may face immigration...
Loss of citizenship as a naturalized citizen
Individuals in California who are naturalized citizens may wonder if there are any grounds under which their citizenship can be revoked. There are a few limited grounds for revoking the citizenship of a naturalized citizen, but the burden of proof is higher than in...
Visa rule change will allow H-1B spouses to work legally
California residents who are interested in issues surrounding immigration may wish to know about a recent change in visa rules. This change, some say, will provide positive benefits for the U.S. economy. On Feb. 24, President Obama's administration issued a change to...
ACLU succeeds in temporarily halting detention of asylum seekers
A federal court ruling may have offered some relief to the immigrant community in California. The practice of detaining asylum seekers, including mothers and children, has been temporarily stopped by a lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union. The court ruling...
Petitioning for family member immigration in California
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...
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...
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