For some immigrants in Berkeley and beyond: What now?

As the dust starts to settle after the presidential election, millions of immigrants all over the country are left wondering: what happens now? No big surprise there. Listening to President-elect Trump’s campaign speeches, along with his recent appointment as attorney general of Senator Jeff Sessions, a staunch opposer of amnesty, one can’t help but feel […]

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Madly in Love or Marriage Fraud? Preparing for the Green Card Marriage Interview

Under U.S. immigration law, marriage fraud is defined as entering into a marriage solely for the purpose of getting a permanent resident card (green card). Committing marriage fraud has severe consequences. A case found to be fraudulent can not only result in deportation, but may also keep you from applying for other immigration benefits, and […]

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Stand Stronger with Obama — Become a U.S. Citizen!

The Obama administration recently launched the Stand Stronger campaign, a new initiative aimed at encouraging green card holders (lawful permanent residents) to apply for U.S. citizenship. According to the White House there are approximately 13.3 million green card holders living in the United States, and 8.8 million of them are eligible to apply for citizenship. […]

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