As the United States tightens its borders, many individuals hoping to build a new life in a fresh country are considering alternatives. While the States remains far and away the most popular immigration destination in the world, there are many countries that can improve quality of life for immigrants that…

Getting a Green Card means you have been authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. This article explains the different ways to apply.

Since the birth of this nation, marriage was a right reserved for heterosexual couples. Gay couples, no matter their love and dedication to one another, had no legal right to marry or reap the benefits that came with marriage — including the ability to petition the U.S. government for legal…

In 2012, then-Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that her department would not deport certain undocumented young people who came to this country before they were 16 years old. As long as these people were not a threat to national security and met certain other criteria, they could apply…

Immigrant communities throughout Los Angeles have increasingly become cultural destinations for locals and visitors alike. These no longer isolated communities — each with their own distinct cultural heritage and culinary palette — are hubs for some of the best food throughout the city. In a sprawling city that is 503…

Originally, green cards didn’t come with expiration dates, but in 1989 the U.S. changed the law. Now all green cards expire after 10 years, at which point lawful permanent residents have to renew their cards. Here’s a guide on how to renew your green card.

Getting your green card and becoming a permanent resident of the United States is a wonderful feeling. Thankfully, that status does not expire — once you get your green card, you remain a permanent resident of the United States until you either become a U.S. citizen or you lose or abandon your status….

People all over the world dream of calling America home. They long to join family members in America.

Obtaining lawful permanent residence status, or a green card, is a necessary step on the way to becoming a U.S. Citizen. As a green card holder, in addition to the right to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis, you gain an important new set of rights….

There is a difference between U.S. Citizens and lawful permanent residents (meaning residents with green cards) when it comes to who you may file Form I-130 for. If you are a United States citizen you may file Form I-130 for numerous relatives, including:   Your spouse   Your unmarried child under age…