If you have a relative outside the country who you want to come to live with you in Arizona, then you can sponsor them for an immigrant visa. There are basically two types of family-based immigration visas, each with its own requirements and advantages. The Immediate...
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Federal vs. Arizona immigration laws
The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to create and manage federal immigration legislation, whereas each state reserves the right to enact and administer its policies regarding immigrants' rights for access to public services or education, as well as other...
Who qualifies for a green card in the United States?
A U.S. Permanent Resident Card, also known as a green card, allows foreign residents the right to live and work in the United States. Arizona workers know that qualifying for a green card is challenging and eligibility is limited. Specific categories of foreign...
Reuniting with relatives through family-based immigration
You miss your family and have long hoped for a reunion. It has been more than two years since you have seen them. But this was the initial plan set in place when you arrived in the U.S. two years ago. Become a legal permanent resident and eventually sponsor your...
Separating K-1 visa myths from facts
Also known as a fiancé visa, the purpose of a K-1 visa is to provide a way for someone engaged to a citizen of the United States to gain entrance into the country. The myths surrounding this type of visa in Arizona have led to real consequences, including countless...
ICE arrests and deportations experience a significant drop
Arrests and deportations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plummeted sharply in fiscal 2021 in Arizona and across the United States as immigration officials began following Biden administration directives to focus on detaining immigrants with serious...
What deportation statistics say about U.S. immigration policies
ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations is one of the biggest investigative agency that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has. The group works in a variety of ways to remove illegal immigrants from Arizona and other parts of the country. What does ICE do? ICE...
Ten common reasons for deportation
When non-resident immigrants commit a criminal act in Arizona, they are subject to deportation. When this happens, they could be removed from the country for a period of time, or in some situations, permanently. In most cases, the removal is subject to a formal, legal...