Being a United States citizen by birth is a gift that your parents may have broken the law to give to you. Undocumented immigrants sometimes enter the United States because they want their children to be natural-born citizens of the country someday. Now that you are...
News And Thoughts On Immigration Law in South Texas
Why might you want to work with an attorney when applying for citizenship?
While applicants do not necessarily need an attorney to apply for U.S. citizenship, they may find it helpful to have someone familiar with immigration law to guide them through the process. Why might you want to call an attorney when applying for citizenship?...
What documents do I need to bring to my naturalization interview?
The interview is an important part of becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. During the interview, an officer with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will ask you questions about yourself and your application. You will also take tests in English and...
Challenges you might encounter as an immigrant in Texas
If you were to take a survey asking immigrants in Texas about their journeys to the United States and their daily lives since settling in, you'd no doubt find each participant's story unique from your own. However, you'd also likely be able to relate to some of their...
Keep this in mind if an ICE officer approaches you
Texas happens to be a border state in the U.S., which means it also happens to be a common entry point for people who emigrate to this country from other places of origin. Whether you have recently arrived in this state or have been living and working here for quite...
Need help preparing for the naturalization process?
The circumstances by which you entered Texas may be similar or vastly different from those of other immigrants in your community. If you happen to be one of many people whose ultimate goal is to successfully navigate the naturalization process, you might be feeling...
Entry-level positions that many immigrants pursue
If you're one of many Texas residents who happen to be an immigrant who traveled long distances to get here, you likely have already overcome numerous challenges in your journey. Once you successfully cross a U.S. border, you may encounter all sorts of issues that you...
Protect yourself and your loved ones in case of detention
You might relate to many other Texas immigrants who say they often feel worried or afraid that a U.S. immigration officer is going to come to their house or workplace to arrest them and place them in detention. Thousands of immigrants are currently detained, many of...
Factors to keep in mind when your plan includes US employment
You may be one of many potential immigrants whose ultimate goals include one day legally residing and working in Texas or another state. Perhaps you've heard numerous stories about others whose entries into the United States did not include proper paperwork, and you...
Are you confused about certain customs in the U.S.?
When you first arrived in Texas as an immigrant, you may have been excited as well as fearful. It's never easy adapting to a new lifestyle, and if you have a language barrier, it definitely adds to the challenge. You hopefully have friends and family nearby,...