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According to data from the Homeland Security Department, a growing number of people who attempt to come into the United States were from countries much farther away than expected. Maryland residents may be interested to know the country of origin of many who are...

Maryland residents might be interested in learning about the latest event in the ongoing saga involving President Obama's executive order regarding the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans, or DAPA. On June 23, the Supreme Court of the United States was deadlocked...

There are many ways that a hike in immigration fees can affect residents of Maryland or those considering a move to the state. A notice of coming increases was published by USCIS on May 4, and final approval is expected later in the summer. The agency operates with...

Many Maryland residents have likely heard about the controversy regarding so-called sanctuary cities in the past year. The immigration controversy came to a forefront last year following the death of a woman in San Francisco when she was shot while she was walking on...

Residents of Maryland and other states who wish to become naturalized must meet a variety of requirements. One is of possessing good moral character. In order for applicants to complete the process of naturalization, they must demonstrate that they have"good moral...

Maryland residents may be familiar with recent questions about the rights of U.S. citizens born abroad, but another question commonly arises about children born in the country to non-citizens. If a pregnant foreigner gives birth while visiting the country, the child...

For individuals waiting for a United States green card, checking the State Department’s website to see where they are in line is a routine activity. Since the wait for obtaining citizenship can be between 10 and 70 years, many of these individuals were likely happily...

The deportation process and possible consequences for a family in fear of their homeland can be frightening for some and drive families to a state of desperation. Maryland families may be able to relate to the fear an out-of-state family has if they are deported back...

The restoration of diplomatic ties between the United States and Cuba has had many consequences both here and there. One consequence of the stabilization of those ties may be the future of thousands of Cubans who were slated for deportation before diplomatic ties were...

Criminal convictions of certain kinds can open the doors to deportation for foreign-born individuals. One criminal conviction making news recently could land the cousin of baseball player Alex Rodriguez back in his native Dominican Republic. The cousin was recently...

The immigration process can be difficult under any circumstances. When a couple marries and one person's status is in question, deportation can be an issue if everything isn't aligned correctly. After facing trouble with the legal system, a skier was at risk of being...

When faced with deportation, some people seek sanctuaries as they await decisions about their cases. One place some people trying to avoid deportation turn to is the church. Anyone in Maryland who faces deportation may be interested in the plight of a mother of two...

The deportation process can be time-consuming and very stressful for the person involved, family, friends and even an employer that has to wait and see if it will lose an employee. There are times when that wait can last for years. Maryland immigrants may have to wait...

Most people understand that being convicted of certain crimes can lead to deportation. However, it may come as a surprise to some to realize that by cooperating with officials to help obtain a conviction, one may be able to avoid deportation. With the help of...

Immigration issues often entail a great deal of time waiting for approval and then waiting for final paperwork. This is true particularly for obtaining a green card. A new policy hopes to reduce the wait time for Haitians awaiting a green card to live and work here...

Whenever someone is in the country and not a citizen, even if they are here for decades, there is always the possibility of deportation. If someone is arrested and convicted of a crime, that alone may lead to deportation, depending on the crime and the circumstances....

For anyone waiting to gain legal status in the United States through the issuance of a green card, the wait and the process can be difficult, confusing and overwhelming. There may be those who tout quicker and easier ways to get a green card and obtain legal status....

Anytime someone enters the country illegally, any kind of legal issue that arises may lead to a deportation hearing. The deportation process in of itself may prove time-consuming and complicated, depending on the particular details of each case. However, when other...

Many people who offer to help immigrants out with the immigration procedures they need to know are honest and capable of helping. However, there are people and organizations out there who may take advantage of an immigrant or entire family who is seeking a green card...

Immigration issues can become complicated when children are brought into the United States and grow to be adults. The issue of certain crimes making a legal permanent resident eligible for deportation can also add to the complications. While the deportation can be...

Deportations have been in the news as of late primarily due to federal government debate and potential immigration legislation. Some groups have explicitly called for the deportation of those who are in the United States illegally. However, other groups contend that...

Any part of the immigration process can be complicated and time-consuming. In order to be granted a visa or green card, those seeking these documents in Maryland or in any other state must go through a specific process. The ability to remain in and work in the United...

For those who come to the United States from elsewhere, they may feel a constant weight on their shoulders if there is any question as to their immigration status. They could live here for decades, working and raising families, only to find themselves in the situation...

Whenever someone who has come to the country illegally, they may risk deportation if they come to the attention of immigration authorities. Any Maryland immigrants who are concerned about their status may want to follow the case of one man who is facing deportation....

For those who were brought to this country at a young age or even those who came after they were adults, not knowing their immigration status can be an overwhelming or worrisome position to be in. There may always be constant fear of deportation and leaving the life...

Whenever a family is desperate to get into or stay in the United States, it may be tempting to jump at any chance to obtain a green card. There are already tight regulations and processes in place for those seeking a green card; but the discovery of a scam selling...

The process of becoming a citizen is certainly not regarded as an easy one or a timely one at the moment. While there is currently legislation waiting to be passed that will help make the pathway to citizenship easier, other entities are helping those looking to...

From time to time, Homeland Security Investigations and immigration authority officials periodically inspect a variety of businesses to ensure everyone working is properly documented. Recently during an inspection of a resort, authorities contend they came across a...

The current debate regarding immigration policy is also a family issue. Many in Maryland will remember the story of one son and mother which came under the national spotlight when the mother attempted to avoid deportation by taking sanctuary in a church. The teenager...

The current debate regarding immigration policy is also a family issue. Many in Maryland will remember the story of one son and mother which came under the national spotlight when the mother attempted to avoid deportation by taking sanctuary in a church. The teenager...

The search for love and companionship is a pursuit familiar to many Americans. One woman fell in love with a man that immigrated to America from Mexico and began a family with him. As the couple began to have children, she stayed at home to raise them. The family...

The proposed immigration reform is based largely on making the road to citizenship easier for skilled professionals that have advanced education degrees in the fields of math and science. Many members of congress hope that bringing more skilled workers into the...

A wedding announcement issued in the paper recently announced that a young couple will soon exchange vows when the gentleman, born in Scotland and not a U.S. citizen, receives his fiancé visa. Once an individual receives a fiancé visa and enters the country, the...

A few weeks ago we posted about the plight of a highly educated Nigerian student struggling to successfully secure a H-1B, which is a visa for highly-skilled workers. Unfortunately, this plight is not unique to this man as many students that are in the United States...

Just announced last week, the Obama administration has made a change to immigration policy that will take effect March 4 of this year. This change will impact those individuals that are undocumented immigrants and that also are the spouse, parent or child of a U.S....

Immigrants that are detained are not always deported. A non-citizen is typically detained when they are stopped at a worksite or in traffic, and charged with a crime. An individual can be deported because they are undocumented, overstayed their visa or abandoned their...

In prior posts we have noted the complex nature of immigration laws. Those in the country on visas, those seeking green cards and those applying for U.S. citizenship must navigate an often dizzying maze of federal rules and regulations. Being unaware of any of these...

Washington has announced that it will expand its program to review pending deportation cases in order to discover which ones involve immigrants with criminal records. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has already conducted reviews in two cities, including Baltimore,...

Immigration and immigration reform are hot topics in the news today with many people feeling that the president isn't handling the issue of immigration reform as he promised. Since coming into office, the Obama Administration has deported approximately 1.2 million...

Some of the nation's immigration courtrooms are empty while prosecutors examine files and look into the residency and criminal history related to immigrant deportation cases. Immigration review processes are currently being held in Baltimore and Denver, as a trial of...

Washington residents are well aware of the unemployment situation facing millions of Americans today. America frequently relies on immigrants and outsourced workers for special skills and laborers, and the H-1B visa is a means that provides for those workers to also...

In terms of immigration, it may seem too many immigrants that the politicians who reside in the District of Columbia often miss the mark. One area of concern is the stereotype that all immigrants are Latino. This is simply not true and many Asian immigrants would like...

It is not likely that Rockville readers think about immigration every time they go to the grocery store. The fact is, however, that growers in the southern states depend on immigrant workers to get their produce out of the fields and into supermarkets. It is a system...

For some politicians, the media fodder isn't about their personal shortcomings, but instead problems of various members of their family. Recently, President Obama's uncle has captured the attention of various media outlets. The uncle was arrested on a drunken driving...

Speculation on Washington's new immigration laws has the country on the edge of its seat. President Barack Obama has stated that the United States will deport illegal immigrants with criminal histories, as well as those that pose a potential threat to national...

The topic of immigration seems to be a hot button issue for Washington legislators. In the midst of all the turmoil, many immigrants unfortunately find themselves victimized by the system. However, occasionally there's a story that warms our hearts and exemplifies an...