After taking the Oath of Allegiance, you’ll receive a Certificate of Naturalization, declaring you a citizen of the United States. It’s the proof you need to take advantage of all the rights and responsibilities U.S. citizens enjoy. Your…
Unions and other worker advocates often witness first-hand employer exploitation and abuse of immigrants in the workplace. Abusive practices may violate collective bargaining agreements, wage and hour laws, equal employment protections, or the right…
Individuals worldwide have visions of the American dream. Arriving to the land of opportunity is the first step in a long journey to citizenship. Most immigrants legally stay in the United States by getting a green card (becoming a lawful permanent…
Human trafficking is prominent in all countries. This practice of deceiving and using children or adults for various purposes against their will and smuggling them into other countries is illegal. To assist victims of criminal activities and human…
Discover how NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) affects international student-athletes, including opportunities, challenges, and legal considerations. 💻 Website: 📱 Toll-Free Phone Number: 1(888)853-4833 Locations: U.S.: D.C., Florida, New York,…
Sharing cultures allows us to learn new things. We see the benefits of cultural exchange as it provides opportunities to know other cultures, opening our eyes to different viewpoints and making us empathetic toward people from other cultures and…
It’s important to define what a visa overstay means because it isn’t as obvious as many think. When a foreign national remains in the United States longer than the authorized stay, it’s called “overstaying” a visa. An overstay includes a…
The K-1 visa is for the foreign fiancé of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States to marry his/her fiancé. Once you enter the U.S. on a K-1 visa, you have 90 days to marry a U.S. citizen. A K-1 visa does not allow foreign nationals to stay in the…
If you’re planning to help a spouse immigrate to the United States, you’ll likely need to file Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) and Form I-130A (Supplemental Information for a Spouse Beneficiary) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…
You may be subject to green card abandonment or green card cancellation without even knowing it. Many U.S. permanent residents travel yearly without knowing they risk losing their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. In this Podcast, you will learn…
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