Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), immigrants who are victims of domestic violence can request legal status in the U.S. when they cannot depend on abusive spouses or other family members who are legal permanent residents or U.S. citizens. Additionally, the International... read more
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Travel Bans May Soon Be Lifted for Fully-Vaccinated K-1 Visa Applicants
Starting in early November, the Biden Administration intends to lift travel bans for all international travelers entering the U.S., provided they're fully vaccinated. This includes K-1 visa applicants entering the country as fiancées of U.S. citizens. Requirements for K-1 Visa Applicants... read more
Fiances of US Citizens Are Facing Fewer Barriers to Entering the United States
As the effects of the pandemic begin to subside for immigrants, foreign fiances are likely to benefit from fewer travel restrictions when entering the U.S. The country suspended routine visa services for immigrants in 2020, with the White House issuing restrictions that would prevent some... read more
How Immigrants Can Get Their Social Security Cards Through USCIS (And Why They Should)
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) made an announcement in September that noncitizen immigrants would be permitted to request new or replacement Social Security cards using U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I765 or I-485. Normally, non-U.S. citizens would have to visit their... read more
Reviving the American Economy: Is Mass Immigration the Solution?
Following a period of restrictions under the Trump administration, mass immigration may help revive America's economy, along with its politics and culture. Specifically, certain changes in demographics, trends in the labor market, and other factors have led experts to believe that mass... read more