Monthly Archives: March 2021
H-2A Visa Agricultural Workers Sustain Horrific Abuse, Study Finds
A recent report where researchers interviewed 100 workers across Mexico who had come to the U.S. on H-2A visas, reveals a pattern and practice of harassment, sexual abuse, discrimination, health and safety violations, and how the circumstances of their work expose these workers to COVID-19. About 94% of the polled workers experienced three or… Read More »
How Do Restraining Orders Affect Immigration Status?
With many immigration applications—and as a requirement to remain in the country no matter how you may be here—good moral character is a requirement to getting into, or remaining in the country. Many people are aware that drug crimes, sex crimes, murder, or theft, can lead to an application for a green card or… Read More »
Fiance Visas, and Getting One if Your Marriage Doesn’t Happen
We often hear about marriage visas, and discuss how getting married to a U.S. citizen can provide a path to legally coming into, or remaining, in the United States. However, the marriage visa is for those who are already married. The K-1 visa is for those who anticipate getting married, hence its name, often… Read More »
Don’t Confuse Physical Presence and Continuous Residence
The all important process of naturalization has a requirement that sounds obvious, but which may not always be: The requirement of physical presence in the country. Many people overlook this important requirement, but doing so could risk your ability to become a naturalized citizen. Physical Presence To become fully naturalized—that is, to become a… Read More »
What is Marriage Fraud?
Many people already know that in keeping with the policy of keeping families together, it is easier to get into, and remain inside the country, by marriage. Unfortunately, many people take advantage of this policy, and if you choose to be one of them, you could end up being accused of marriage fraud (which… Read More »
