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What Crimes Prevent You from Getting a U Visa?

The U visa allows certain crime victims to obtain a visa when they help in the investigation or prosecution of ...
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What Evidence is Required for a VAWA Self-Petition?

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) allows abused spouses, children, or parents to self-petition for legal status in the U.S. ...
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Can I Work While My Work Permit Application is Pending?

Foreign nationals in the United States need government authorization to work, making the work permit a crucial document. Employers are ...
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Can I Renew My Work Permit?

An Employment Authorization Document (EAD), commonly referred to as a work permit, allows foreign nationals to work in the United ...
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What are the Consequences of Deportation?

Deportation can shatter lives, tearing families apart and disrupting livelihoods. For those facing this daunting reality, knowing the consequences and ...
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What are My Rights During Deportation Proceedings? (and How Can an Attorney Help Me Assert Them?)

Deportation is a stressful, intimidating process. At the same time, any person facing deportation has important legal rights. As explained ...
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Can I Apply for U.S. Citizenship if I have a Criminal Record?

Navigating the path to U.S. citizenship with a criminal record can be complex, but it's not impossible. Our Portland citizenship ...
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How Do I Know if I am Eligible to Apply for U.S. Citizenship?

Are you considering applying for American citizenship? There are certain requirements that you must satisfy in order to be eligible. ...
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What is the Process for Becoming a U.S. Citizen?

The Center for Immigrant Advancement (CIMA) explains that qualifying immigrants can file for U.S. citizenship through naturalization. What is the ...
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How Do I Apply for DACA?

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) explains that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is “an exercise of prosecutorial ...
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