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Will I be deported if I am diagnosed with HIV while I am in the United States on a temporary visa (visitor, student, exchange, etc.)? No. You cannot be deported solely because you have HIV. HIV is not listed as a ground for deportation. Note: Because U.S. immigration laws change often regarding HIV infection and […]

If you or someone you know is trying to obtain a green card – the right to live permanently in the United States – be on the alert for unscrupulous businesses and attorneys who claim that, for a fee, they can increase your chances of winning the U. S. State Department’s annual green card lottery. […]

The United States offers several ways to become a Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). A Green Card allows you to live and work permanently in the U.S. A permanent resident is someone who has been granted authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, a […]

It is recommended that you contact the American Consulate or Embassy closest to you before traveling to the United States. It is the sole responsibility of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the port of entry to admit foreign citizens into the United States. A criminal record is a reason to deny entry. You […]

In 1986, Congress revised the rules for immigration through marriages because of the problems with fraudulent marriages. This rule places a two-year “conditional status” on those who marry a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. However, this status only applies to individuals whose marriages were created less than two years prior to his/her grant of permanent […]

EB-5 Immigrant Investors I. OVERVIEW Congress created the employment-based fifth preference (EB-5) immigrant visa category in 1990 for immigrants seeking to enter to engage in a commercial enterprise that will benefit the U.S. economy and create at least 10 full-time jobs. The basic amount required to invest is $1 million, although that amount may be […]