What is TPS? (Temporary Protected Status) Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian benefit that was first introduced in the U.S. in 1990.  The Department of Homeland Security has the authority to designate TPS for nationals of a particular country who are physically present in the U.S. and unable to return to their home countries due to: Ongoing armed conflict within the country that will make the return of nationals to that country a serious threat to their personal safety; An environmental disaster where the country is unable to adequately handle returning nationals; Other ex ..read more

There are multiple pathways for a foreign-born individual to enter the United States for employment, which may/may not lead to permanent residency. If the foreign-born individual possesses extraordinary ability in the fields of sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or holds a record of exemplar achievement in the areas related to motion picture or television industry, while recognized on a national or international platform for the same, then he/she must consider applying for an ‘O’ visa status. An O visa is a classification of non-immigrant visa, which provides a ‘short term’ or ..read more

Employment-based green cards are one of the pathways of obtaining permanent residency in the U.S. Also called as ‘EB’, employment-based green cards include the following categories: EB-1 Green Card for Priority Workers EB-2 Green Card for Advanced Degrees EB-3 Green Card for Professional and Skilled Workers EB-4 Green Card for Religious Workers and Special Immigrants, and  EB-5 Green Card for Investors EB-1 Category: For Priority Workers The first-preference employment based visa category is classified for individuals with extraordinary abilities in sciences, arts, education, business ..read more

One of the major concerns of the U.S. government while considering family-based immigration, is whether the immigrant will have enough financial resources to live in the U.S., without needing help from the government, or become a ‘public charge’. Consequently, the US citizen or lawful permanent resident sponsoring the foreign spouse or family member needs to assure the U.S. government that the immigrant seeking a green card will be financially supported and not rely on the U.S. government for public benefits. The sponsor or “petitioner” (U.S. citizen/green card holder) makes this commitment t ..read more

The United States is home to over 50 million residents born in a different country. The quantitative measure of immigrant diversity in the U.S. reads a whopping 91 points out of 100, only second to the United Kingdom on the diversity index. Furthermore, nearly 3.2%-3.6% of the U.S. population is constituted of undocumented migrants, accounting to nearly 10.5 to 12.5 million. Numbers these high underscore the need of an immediate immigration reform and status for these highly populous group of undocumented immigrants, whose contribution is vital to the American economy. SelfLawyer has curated a ..read more

There are various methods of obtaining a green card for a foreign national in the United States, almost all of which can be lengthy and tedious in nature. One of them is applying for permanent residence based on employment in the United States. Speaking of employment based green cards, they fall under a variety of categories ranging from: EB-1 Green Card for Priority Workers EB-2 Green Card for Advanced Degrees EB-3 Green Card for Professional and Skilled Workers EB-4 Green Card for Religious Workers and Special Immigrants, and  EB-5 Green Card for Investors Normally, to submit any of ..read more

Form I-130, officially known as the “Petition for Alien Relative” is a USCIS form, which is used to establish a relationship between a U.S. citizen or  green card holder filing the form, and the relative wishing to seek a green card. To learn about detailed and in-depth information regarding the purpose, eligibility, processing time and everything concerning the Form I-130, you can visit our guide. It’s very important to carefully prepare and file the Form I-130 correctly, along with all the required forms and supporting documents, to avoid any delay in your relative’s green card applica ..read more

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a deferred action policy aimed at protecting qualifying, undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. These children, known as “Dreamers,” are afforded certain legal rights.  Unfortunately, the current DACA policy does not offer Dreamers a direct path to a green card (lawful permanent resident status), or U.S. citizenship, but there are some exceptions. Although not everyone will qualify, U.S. immigration law offers Dreamers a possible path to a green card, or U.S. citizenship through the following routes: A parent who is ..read more

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a deferred action policy aimed at protecting qualifying, undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. These children, known as “Dreamers,” are afforded certain legal rights. One of these rights is the right to obtain a college education.  Even as a DACA protected “Dreamer”, you are considered an undocumented immigrant. As such, attending a college or university poses unique challenges. While attending college may be challenging, it is certainly not impossible.  Be sure the college or university you want to attend admi ..read more

If you’ve been considering that it’s time for a change and a new beginning, let us tell you that Canada is the best option to do it. According to the UN, it’s the country with the highest quality of life. It’s not only because of its enormous size (it ranks as the second-biggest country globally), but its incredible landscapes will connect you deeply with nature. In addition, this country offers multiple life opportunities, with an exceptional healthcare and educational system.  Canada is a land of possibilities that welcomes immigrants from all around the globe with open arms. You can se ..read more