There are a variety of paths to becoming a U.S. citizen, but for some immigrants, the process can take many years, even as much as a decade. Certain programs offer a fast track to U.S. citizenship, and immigrants in the Maryland and Virginia area may be interested to...
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Legal Advocates
Month: October 2012
U.S. to keep immigration laws the same in face of Cuba’s change
While U.S. immigration law is a broad, ponderous subject, it contains some rather narrow provisions. For example, Cuban citizens who come to the U.S. are eligible to become permanent residents as long as they wait one year before applying. This policy is expected to...
Maryland’s Dream Act would provide tuition benefit to immigrants
Immigrants in Maryland know that the path to a brighter future passes through the halls of our state's educational institutions. This fall, Maryland residents will vote on a ballot referendum that would provide immigrants with easier access to higher education and the...
Path to U.S. citizenship requires immigrants to take many steps
According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, roughly 680,000 people become naturalized citizens of the U.S. each year. Maryland residents constitute a relatively small portion of that total--over 15,400 residents have been naturalized through...
Romney vows not to void approved deferred action applications
One of the many points we emphasize on our Washington, D.C. blog is the highly changeable nature of immigration law. Bills and policies can be enacted quickly, requiring immigrants to watch developments closely so that they can comply with applicable laws and...