A Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, allows foreign nationals to live and work permanently in the United States. It's a step towards obtaining U.S. citizenship.

You can apply for a Green Card through family sponsorship, employment, refugee/asylum status, the Diversity Visa Lottery, and other categories. Each category has its own eligibility criteria and application process.

DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a program that provides temporary legal status to certain undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. It allows them to work and study without fear of deportation.

U.S. citizenship can be obtained through birth in the U.S., through parents who are citizens, or through the naturalization process, which involves meeting specific residency and other requirements.

No, tourist visas (such as B-1 or B-2) are not intended for employment. Engaging in paid work on a tourist visa is generally prohibited.

The legal process for domestic violence cases in Southern California typically involves several stages. It starts with the arrest or filing of charges, followed by an arraignment, pretrial hearings, and potentially a trial if the case proceeds. Throughout this process, there may be opportunities for negotiations, plea bargains, or alternative resolutions, such as diversion programs or counseling. Skilled domestic violence attorneys at Paloma Law will guide you through each stage of the process, protect your rights, and develop a strong defense strategy tailored to your case.

Yes, if you fear persecution in your home country due to your race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, you can apply for asylum in the U.S.

Refugees are individuals who are located outside the U.S. and are unable or unwilling to return to their home countries due to persecution. Asylum seekers are individuals who are already in the U.S. or at a port of entry and apply for protection based on similar grounds.

The U Visa is a non-immigrant visa available to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.

In some cases, you can apply for a work permit (Employment Authorization Document) while your Green Card application is being processed.

A visa allows you to enter the U.S., while a Green Card allows you to live and work in the U.S. on a more permanent basis.

In many cases, visa denials can be appealed, but the process and eligibility vary depending on the type of visa and the specific circumstances.

Yes, U.S. citizens and Green Card holders can sponsor certain family members for Green Cards, but the eligibility requirements and waiting times can vary.

Overstaying your visa can lead to serious consequences, including being barred from reentering the U.S. for a specified period of time.

Generally, traveling outside the U.S. while your Green Card application is pending can have implications on your application, so it's advisable to consult with an immigration attorney.

The Public Charge rule assesses whether an individual is likely to become dependent on government assistance. Certain immigrants who are deemed likely to be a public charge may face difficulties in obtaining visas or Green Cards.

Immigration policies can change based on the priorities of the current administration, with alterations to enforcement, eligibility criteria, and available programs. Staying informed about policy changes is crucia