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Plain-English explanations of U.S. immigration law — updated regularly by Attorney Akosua Owusua Kissi and the AB Legal team.
Yes, it is possible to sponsor yourself for a green card in the United States, but only through certain immigration categories. Most green card cases
The immigration court is part of the United States immigration enforcement system and handles administrative hearings involving immigration law. These
Entering the United States without proper authorization can carry both immigration and legal consequences. In immigration law, illegal entry generally
Working in the United States without proper authorization can have immigration and legal consequences. In immigration law, this situation is
Living in the United States without legal immigration status can create legal uncertainties and potential risks. Undocumented immigrants generally include
A visa overstay occurs when a non-U.S. citizen remains in the United States beyond the period of stay authorized by
A USCIS marriage interview is a key step in the process of obtaining a marriage-based green card. During this interview,
Marriage-based immigration allows spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to apply for lawful permanent residence, commonly called a
Family-based immigration allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to petition for certain relatives to live permanently in the United
A lawful permanent resident (LPR), commonly called a green card holder, may be able to sponsor certain relatives through family-based
Family-based immigration allows certain relatives of U.S. citizens to apply for permanent residency. One common question is whether a person
U.S. immigration law allows certain family members to immigrate through family-based immigration. One common question is whether a person can
Bringing a spouse to the United States generally involves a process known as marriage-based immigration. This process allows a legally