Taking the U.S. citizenship test can be nerve-racking, especially when you find out that you only get once more chance at passing if you fail. Mississippi residents should consult with a lawyer before taking the test to make sure they have the necessary documents...
Who can you sponsor when you have your green card?
Immigrants who are granted permanent residence in the United States will receive a green card. Green card holders in Mississippi and other states are authorized to petition to have other family members allowed entry into the United States. However, it's important to...
Supreme Court sets new federal precedence for deportation cases
Residents of Mississippi may have heard the news about a Supreme Court decision that will set a new precedence for deportation cases. In a monumental decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the burden of proof will lay on the shoulders of immigrants who are facing...
Establishment of well-founded fear for asylum seekers
When someone experiences persecution in their home country, they might choose to seek asylum elsewhere. Asylum applicants in Mississippi need to meet specific requirements that are different from standard immigration rules. One such requirement is establishing a...
Applying for a green card for your family member in Mississippi
The process of sponsoring a family member through the immigration process can seem daunting at first. However, by gaining more information about how the immigration system works, you will be better prepared to help your family member successfully apply for a green...
Affirmative versus defensive asylum in the U.S.
Sometimes a person chooses to come to the U.S. to avoid persecution or torture in their nation of origin. There are two types of asylum that a person in the Jackson metro area can seek: affirmative asylum and defensive asylum. Affirmative asylum Affirmative asylum may...
New administration proposes sweeping changes to immigration laws
If you’re easily confused by America’s immigration laws, you’re not alone. Immigration has been a hot button topic for decades, which means that immigration laws and the federal government’s approach to those laws seems to be in a constant state of flux. With a new...
The order of preference for employment-based green cards
Workers who immigrate to the United States may originally do so on a work visa. Like a tourist visa or a student visa, this document allows the person to come into the United States for a set amount of time so that they can take the job. It expires and has to be...
Could you help a loved one legally enter the United States?
There are many different systems that allow people to immigrate to the United States or at least enter the country legally. Some people secure visas due to employment offers that allow them to temporarily work as a non-immigrant resident. Others may enter the United...
What are crimes of moral turpitude for immigration purposes?
The United States has many federal laws, and there are also state and local statutes that a person could break without even realizing it. Obscure laws govern everything from the public use of profanity to the collection of certain kinds of bird feathers. Those living...
