To many in other parts of the world, the United States is a land of opportunity and freedom. As such, people will seek to gain entrance in this country, even if it means breaking the law. One man who has ties to North Carolina recently pleaded guilty to several...
Immigration
Tips for filling out a successful immigration application
There are many steps in the United States immigration process. The first of these steps, and one of the most critical, is the initial application. For anyone looking to immigrate to North Carolina, or any other state, it is important to take the time and effort to...
The consular interview: Most common grounds for denial
One of the final steps for immigration in the United States is the consular interview. At this interview, a person seeking immigration status will speak to a State Department official, answering questions that will determine whether they can reenter the United States...
Criminal convictions and immigration
If you live in the United States but are not a citizen or permanent resident, criminal convictions could impact your immigration status. In addition, charges may carry driver's license suspension, fines, community service and even prison time. Review the offenses that...
What is a naturalization eligibility worksheet?
The road to becoming a U.S. citizen may provide you with unique learning opportunities. Working through the process efficiently and with maximum success requires you to practice vigilance in completing each step with thorough attention to detail. The purpose of...
Outlook for DACA Following the Supreme Court’s Decision
History of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Since its founding, the United States has prided itself on being a melting pot of immigrants from throughout the world. In 2012, the Obama administration issued an executive order implementing the Deferred Action...
Skilled worker visas in question
Residents in North Carolina and around the country have been highly aware of the changes that have been taking place over the last few years regarding immigration. From the proposed end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act to the push to build a wall...
DACA recipient information not properly protected
The United States is a nation that was essentially built on immigration. It was immigrants first from countries in Western Europe that established the republic in the eighteenth century. Through the first part of the 1900s, the wave of immigration from Italy, Ireland...
Do travel bans help with immigration issues?
President Trump has had a hard stance on immigration reform since beginning his presidency, so it is no surprise that his travel ban is something he maintains and works on continuously. Part of his immigration reform is putting travel bans into place. These bans...
White House proposes collecting DNA from immigrants
A policy change proposed by the Trump administration would allow U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to collect DNA samples from immigrants taken into custody in North Carolina and around the country. The proposed policy change was announced by a White House...
