You may recently have noticed a delay in the processing of your USCIS petition or application. This delay may be due to a recent natural catastrophe or other situation that is judged to be outside the norm. These are situations that may have prevented you from leaving...
How the rights of immigrant patients are violated
Many undocumented immigrants enter the country and work for years without being detected. They are able to receive emergency medical treatments without revealing their identities. The situation becomes more difficult when they are asked to pay their medical bills...
DACA recipients can renew their status online
Immigrating to the United States can be a long and difficult process. This is all the more true if you plan to live and work in the state of Mississippi. However, a new series of reforms has made matters a bit more manageable. You can take advantage of these new...
How to prepare for an ICE visit
As an immigrant living in the state of Mississippi, you have many challenges to face. One of them could be unauthorized visits from agencies such as ICE. Keep in mind that the agents who work for the ICE agency do not have your best interest in mind. You will need to...
An expired green card is never a good thing
International citizens who become situated with the right to live and work in Mississippi receive a permanent resident card. This card serves the dual purpose of identification and validating work eligibility. An immigrant's status determines how long the permanent...
Preparing to Pass The Naturalization Test
If you wish to become a US citizen through the naturalization process, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. Additionally, the N-400 form---Application for Naturalization---will test your knowledge in two areas: English and Civics. This exam is a very...
Citizenship vs residency in Mississippi
Living in the U.S. is a dream for many people, but there are a few things to know before making the move. One of the most important ones is the difference between citizenship and residency. Residency Residency is the term used for people who are not U.S. citizens but...
TPS: A refuge from life’s storms for several countries
TPS, or Temporary Protection Status, is a government-run program created to offer temporary shelter to international citizens dealing with a crisis. Thousands of such foreign nationals are in the U.S. on a temporary basis seeking refuge from conditions in their native...
What residency options do family members have?
Mississippi families who are struggling to find a way of keeping their loved ones in the United States are often anxious about potential separation that could leave some family stranded in another country. Although obtaining a Green Card is a lengthy process, it is...
What can impact an interview when adjusting legal status?
Adjusting your legal residency status when coming to the United States or seeking to remain in the country can seem very intimidating. A lot of things are taken into consideration when adjusting legal residency status as a deportation defense. Factors like standard of...
