When a child is born to parents who are married, the state automatically assumes that the man is the child’s biological father. When a child is born to unwed parents, the man or woman must file a paternity action to establish the child’s legal father. If you do not...
Can I Acquire a Green Card Through My Family? One of the main purposes of U.S. Immigration policy is to reunite families. Obtaining a green card through a family member is the most common way that immigrants obtain lawful permanent resident status in the United...
What Do I Need to Become a Lawful Permanent Resident in the U.S.? You want to come to the United States to live and work permanently, but it isn’t as simple as packing up your belongings and getting on a plane. In order for you to become a permanent resident, you...
Has Your Green Card Expired? Here’s How to Renew It When you become a United States lawful permanent resident, you are issued an I-551 permanent resident card – your green card. It has your name, your photograph, your Alien Number, your fingerprint and other...
Will the Coronavirus Affect the Public Charge Rule? Under U.S. immigration law, intending immigrants have had to prove that they will not become financial burdens on the United States for over 100 years. As of February 24, 2020, the method by which USCIS...
What is the Public Charge Rule and How Will It Affect Immigration? Our immigration laws have required intending immigrants to prove that they will not become a public charge upon admission to the United States since the 1880’s. The idea is nothing new. The public...
When Can I apply for U.S. Citizenship and Can an Attorney Help? Lawful permanent residents of the United States, or green card holders, often ask “When can I apply for U.S. citizenship?” and “How can I apply for American citizenship?” If a person is not a U.S. citizen...
Immigration Law Changes and Outlook for 2020 and 2021 There are new immigration laws in effect in 2020 that are making it more difficult for immigrants to live and work in the United States. Even more immigration law changes are looming on the horizon. 2020 will...
Interesting Facts About Adoption in Florida In an adult adoption, the Court legally establishes a parent-child relationship between two adults. Both the adopting parent and the adoptee must consent to this adoption. Even though their parental rights are being...
How Your Child Born Abroad Becomes a U.S. Citizen When your child is born in the United States, you do not worry about proving their citizenship. But what happens if you and your significant other are living abroad when your child is born? How does your child...