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Navigating US immigration Laws

With changes to the executive branch and other areas of government starting on January 20, 2025, many people seeking to enter the United States might find it difficult to know where they can turn to do so legally, especially as many of the legal paths…

By Martin Gasparian

/ 27 Jan 2025

A Guide to the I-130: Steps to Family Immigration

The immigration Form I-130, which is also called the Petition for Alien Relative, allows U.S. citizens and permanent residents to apply for green cards for their qualifying family members. These requests are almost always granted as long as a genuine family relationship exists, but just…

By Martin Gasparian

/ 13 Dec 2024

A Guide to the I-130: Steps to Family Immigration

Immigration Status and California Personal Injury Claims

In California, your immigration status does not change your rights to file a personal injury claim. Regardless of whether you are a documented or undocumented migrant, the state processes claims for all injury victims. This means that even visa overstayers and migrants without a visa…

By Martin Gasparian

/ 11 Nov 2024

Immigration Status and California Personal Injury Claims

US Green Card Process

Before one of the millions of non-citizens seeking to become naturalized in the United States can achieve their goal, they must receive approval to become a lawful permanent resident. A green card, a residency approval permit, shows that a foreign-born person is a legal resident…

By Martin Gasparian

/ 7 Nov 2024

Which Undocumented Immigrants Qualify for Citizenship Under Biden’s Reform?

Based upon 2019 data, the Migration Policy Institute reports that over 11 million unauthorized, or undocumented, people from other countries reside in the United States. An estimated 10,513,000 are at least age 15 years old. Roughly one in every eight undocumented people aged 15 and…

By Martin Gasparian

/ 15 Aug 2024

Which Undocumented Immigrants Qualify for Citizenship Under Biden’s Reform?

New Immigration Rules in 2024

Given the ever-changing political landscape in the United States, many people easily become confused about new immigration regulations, especially during a year that marks a presidential election that might alter the landscape even more. It’s impossible to cover every change that’s happened so far t

By Martin Gasparian

/ 22 Jul 2024

What Qualifies as an Extraordinary Ability for an EB-1 Visa?

The EB-1 is a first preference visa. It’s employment based, and it’s available for those who possess extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business or sports. The EB-1 also contemplates researchers, professors and multinational executives and managers. A significant level of acco

By Martin Gasparian

/ 30 Apr 2023

What Qualifies as an Extraordinary Ability for an EB-1 Visa?

Is It Difficult to Get an F-1 Visa in California?

If you’re a student who is a foreign national, and you want to travel to the United States for purposes of studying in California, you’ll need to obtain an F-1 student visa. The process of obtaining an F-1 visa is somewhat tedious, but it’s well…

By Martin Gasparian

/ 30 Apr 2023

Is It Difficult to Get an F-1 Visa in California?

Can a Deportation Order Be Delayed in California?

If the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advises the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if its intent to deport you, a big problem has arisen. It’s not necessarily insurmountable though. You’re going to need to take swift and immediate…

By Martin Gasparian

/ 30 Apr 2023

Can a Deportation Order Be Delayed in California?

How to Select a Bakersfield Immigration Lawyer

Relocating to another country is a daunting endeavor. You can find guidance though by your selection of a quality and compassionate immigration lawyer though. An immigration lawyer concentrates his or her practice on immigration laws. They’re of great assistance in helping their clients move to…

By Martin Gasparian

/ 27 Mar 2023

How to Select a Bakersfield Immigration Lawyer

How to Select a Visalia Immigration Lawyer

The immigration process can be a frightening experience without a solid immigration attorney at your side. With the help of a Visalia immigration lawyer, it’s considerably more pleasant with quicker and happier results. There are many attorneys out there in the Visalia area who purport…

By Martin Gasparian

/ 27 Mar 2023

How to Select a Visalia Immigration Lawyer

What is “Improper Supervision” at a Rehab Facility?

When your family member is admitted to a rehab facility for drug addiction, you expect quality care and treatment. Unfortunately, with the abundance of such facilities that are scattered throughout California, some of them don’t meet state or federal standards. That can lead to neglect…

By Martin Gasparian

/ 25 Aug 2022

What is “Improper Supervision” at a Rehab Facility?