Monthly Archives: February 2013
Why Your Intent Must Match Your Visa
One of the primary issues a US Citizenship and Immigration officer considers when deciding whether to issue a visa is whether the applicant’s intent matches the intent of the visa. For example, the officer will not issue a vacation visa if it is the applicant’s intent to immigrate. In fact, if an applicant enters the… Read More »
What is Persecution?
At Tucker & Ludin, we often represent people who want to apply for asylum because, if they return to their original home country, they will be persecuted. The US Citizenship and Immigration Service reviews and grants petitions if the immigrant has suffered persecution or fears they will suffer persecution due to: Race Religion Nationality Membership… Read More »
How to Get a Green Card
Thousands of immigrants come to America each year to be with their families, get married or start a new life. Most enter the United States using an immigrant or non-immigrant visa, which solidifies temporary residency status. To achieve permanent residency, you must obtain a “Green Card.” The process isn’t always easy, often requiring a mountain… Read More »
How Does VAWA Act Impact Immigration Issues?
VAWA is the common way of referencing the Violence Against Women Act. This comprehensive act applies to violence against women and men. It can be applied to immigration cases in circumstances where an immigrant is abused by their US citizen husband or wife. At Tucker & Ludin, we often see cases where an immigrant is… Read More »
