Immigration Law Blog

Immigrants in California and elsewhere often wish to bring their children with them regardless of their age. However, there are specifications about what age is considered a child under immigration laws. Age limits for children versus adults Immigrants seeking family...

Something that makes California so great is the diversity of its population. If you're from another country and want to live in this state or any other one, you'll need a green card. Otherwise known as a permanent resident card, this card is available to non-US...

Many people currently living in California look forward to reuniting with family members currently living abroad. Family-based immigration allows both U.S. citizens and permanent residents the ability to petition for immigrant visas for their family members. These...

Noncitizens who are family members of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents living in California may be able to secure a Green Card based on their familial relationship to the citizen. Specifically, there are five family preference categories: F1 - First...

With the U.S. consulate in Kyiv closed, as of February of 2022, there are now options for Ukrainian nationals who wish to have their visa processed. Ukraine became an addition to the Homeless Nationalities list. This means that the political or security situation is...

There are several methods you can employ in order to apply for a visa to work in California. You can come to the U.S. in order to do so. You can also make an application while you are still in your own country. There is a certain process that you will need to go...

For employers in California, the availability of H-2B visas has a big impact on the potential hiring pool. The number of them that the government offers varies from year to year, and for the specific categories that use this kind of visa, it is a core part of their...

An immigrant can apply for a green card after receiving their approved immigration petition and available immigration number. Someone in the US can apply for permanent citizenship without returning to their home country. An immigrant outside the US can apply with the...

Living with a person who is undocumented is highly common in California, and oftentimes, that individual has children. It's not hard to imagine why these children of immigrant families suffer serious consequences when one or both parents don't have their documentation...