U.S. Citizenship Applicants Face Heightened ‘Good Moral Character’ Scrutiny

U.S. Citizenship Applicants Face Heightened ‘Good Moral Character’ Scrutiny

By: Mary Campbell U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially intensified its evaluation of the ‘good moral character’ (GMC) standard for lawful permanent residents applying for U.S. citizenship. Under this revised policy, applicants must now substantiate not only the absence of disqualifying behavior, but also demonstrate active, positive contributions to their communities. Expanded GMC […]

We Fell in Love While on Vacation and Will Marry in the USA

We Fell in Love While on Vacation and Will Marry in the USA

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Bringing a foreign partner to the United States with the intention of getting married involves navigating specific U.S. immigration laws and procedures. While the desire to be together “as soon as possible” is understandable, the process is governed by regulations designed to ensure compliance and can take considerable time. The concept […]

Three Key Immigration Qs Before Tuesday’s Debate

Three Key Immigration Qs Before Tuesday’s Debate

By Americasvoice.org | Editorial Credit: QubixStudio/shutterstock.com Washington, DC — We expect immigration to be a major component of tonight’s presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Below are three key questions followed by related context and resources. What are the specific details of Trump’s plan for the “bloody” and unsparing mass deportation of millions? […]