The field of Immigration law is very complex.
Immigration law and regulations change frequently.
Many times little advance notice is given
to the public of such changes.
Immigration
Our immigration laws control who can come
to the United States and who is allowed
to remain here after arrival. There are
both temporary and permanent categories
under which people can qualify to come to
the United States or remain here. For most
of these categories, there are strict time
deadlines that must be followed in the filing
of applications. Generally, temporary categories
are limited in time and purpose. That means
that someone who comes with a temporary
visa can only remain here while that visa
is valid and can only be here legally for
the purpose for which that visa was granted.
For example, people who are admitted to
the U.S. as tourists cannot work. People
who are admitted to the U.S. with temporary
working visas can only work for a specific
employer, performing a specific job. Someone
who is admitted for a temporary time and
purpose will become deportable even before
their time here expires if they violate
the conditions of the visa by which they
were admitted to the U.S.
Naturalization
Naturalization is the process by which U.S.
citizenship is conferred upon a foreign
citizen or national after he or she fulfills
the requirements established by Congress
in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
The general requirements for administrative
naturalization include:
- A period of continuous residence and
physical presence in the United States;
- Residence in a particular USCIS District
prior to filing;
- An ability to read, write, and speak
English;
- A knowledge and understanding of U.S.
history and government;
- Good moral character;
- Attachment to the principles of the
U.S. Constitution; and,
- Favorable disposition toward the United
States.
All naturalization applicants must demonstrate
good moral character, attachment, and favorable
disposition. The other naturalization requirements
may be modified or waived for certain applicants,
such as spouses of U.S. citizens.
Immigration & Naturalization laws are
some of the most complicated areas of U.S.
law, perhaps second only to our tax laws
in their complexity. An experienced lawyer
can help make sure that your applications
go through the bureaucracy smoothly and
quickly.
See also Non-Immigrant
Visas and Immigrant
Visas.
The CC LawGroup
Don’t Make A Move Without Knowing
Your Options. ™
|
