What is a U Visa? The U Visa is a nonimmigrant visa for people who have been victims of certain crimes in the United States. The purpose of the U Visa is to allow undocumented people who have been victims of crimes to report the crimes to authorities without fear of deportation. What Are the...Read More

A few months ago, U.S. immigration courts began sending flyers to respondents alerting them to the benefits and consequences of self-deportation. Among those benefits, the brochure mentions the ability to choose one’s return flight, receive a $1,000 incentive from the U.S. government, avoid imminent detention, and the possibility of legally returning to the United States...Read More

If you are a lawful permanent resident, you may wonder if it is worth becoming a U.S. citizen. The naturalization process can be expensive, and citizenship often seems to offer no additional benefits beyond those of lawful permanent residence. However, in this article, we will discuss the extra benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen: Protection...Read More