Could “birthright citizenship” be taken away from U.S. born children of illegal immigrants or non-resident aliens? Very recently, one of the candidates running to be the Republican nominee of the 2016 Presidential race – Mr. Donald Trump, had suggested that “birthright citizenship,” or “anchor babies” as he so called, should be illegal in the [...]
Can I obtain permanent residence with an H1B visa? Unfortunately, the answer is no. When it comes to work based visas, there are two types – temporary work visas, and permanent work visas. H1B, L1 (L1A and L1B), the two most common types of work based visas, are classified as “temporary work visas,” in other [...]
What does it mean for Cubans seeking refuse or asylum in the US after the US Embassy reopens in Cuba Since July 1, 2015, many Cuban citizens attempting to seek asylum or refuge in the United States have wondered, what does the reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Havana mean for them. To explore this question, [...]
What is the Department of Homeland Security? The Department of Homeland Security has the responsibility of administering and enforcing immigration laws. It was created in reaction to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 when Congress passed the Homeland Security Act, which established the Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security’s goal is [...]
What are the Basics of U.S. Immigration Law? Immigration law is primarily concerned with controlling the entry of aliens, as well as the criteria and means for their selection and the procedure for their exclusion from the United States. It deals primarily with how citizenship is gained, be it by birth in the United States [...]
What is Temporary Protective Status or TPS? Every so often, the Department of Homeland Security designates a country for Temporary Protective Status when circumstances beyond anyone’s control prevents citizens of that country to return safely, or in some cases, when the country cannot handle the safe return of its own citizens. Because the Temporary Protective [...]
