Know Your Immigration Rights!

2022-01-07T10:52:28-05:00July 26th, 2021|attorney, Community, court, Immigration Law|

Each individual in the United States of America has certain basic rights. If law enforcement asks you about your immigration status, you should know your rights! To reduce the risk for yourself it is crucial that you: Remain calm and do not resist, argue, obstruct, or run away from law enforcement. Be certain to always [...]

The Responsibilities and Benefits of Becoming a U.S. Citizen

2021-08-13T13:50:55-04:00May 19th, 2021|attorney, Community, court, Immigration Law|

Citizenship is the position of being a citizen of a specific country. The easiest way to acquire citizenship in the United States of America is by being born here. Children who are born in the United States or certain incorporated territories of the U.S. are legally considered U.S. Citizens, even if their parents are not. [...]

How Seeking Asylum in the United States has Changed

2021-08-16T11:33:23-04:00October 16th, 2020|Immigration Law|

What and/or Who is an Asylee?  An asylee is an individual who is forced to flee their country due to violence, war, or persecution. An asylee seeks protection from within the United States or at a port of entry. This is not to be confused with a refuge, who applies for protection outside of the [...]

The Importance of an Immigration Lawyer

2020-09-05T20:54:03-04:00August 23rd, 2020|Immigration Law|

For undocumented individuals with dreams of becoming a citizen of the United States, having an immigration lawyer is fundamental to make that dream a reality. With Rivera Law by your side, your U.S. citizenship process will go smoother. We will work with you to: Assure you are prepared for your interview and exam. Assemble all [...]

How COVID-19 has Affected H-2A and H-2B programs

2020-07-16T08:33:41-04:00July 16th, 2020|Community, Immigration Law|

H-2A and H-2B programs help the labor market shortage by allowing certain qualifying companies to temporarily hire foreign workers through legal work permits. Foreign workers who provide agricultural services are eligible for H-2A visa programs while non-agricultural workers may qualify for H-2B visa programs. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is responsible for approving employer’s [...]

Legal Issues and Visa Status

2020-05-25T02:55:36-04:00May 19th, 2020|Immigration Law|

Many foreign nationals aspire to come to America in hopes of pursuing what many call the American Dream. A foreign national is someone who is not a naturalized citizen in the country they are residing in. In this case, the United States. Anyone who is not a naturalized citizen must legally attain a visa before [...]

Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration due to COVID-19

2020-04-28T02:21:46-04:00April 26th, 2020|Immigration Law|

President Donald Trump’s executive order On April 22nd president Trump signed an executive order, temporarily limiting the entry of immigrants into the United States for 60 days, as a result of the economic crisis caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. While the order is only temporary and targets fewer groups of people, it is important to understand [...]

New US immigration rule could bar visa and green card applicants for being underprivileged

2020-02-20T09:31:21-05:00October 29th, 2019|Immigration Law|

US President Trump’s government had unveiled a comprehensive new rule on the 12th of August that would regulate legal immigration by denying visas and permanent residency to hundreds and thousands of individuals for being too poor. The long-awaited rule which was pushed by Stephen Miller, Trump’s leading advisor on immigration – took effect on October [...]

Choose the Best U.S. Licensed lawyer – Attorney Rivera

2019-09-03T08:19:40-04:00September 3rd, 2019|Immigration Law, Personal Injury Law, Traffic Ticket Law|

How does one select the simplest U.S. commissioned professional for your needs? Selecting legal services is like selecting the other product or service: the wise client conducts thorough analysis before creating AN educated call. Once you secure the many U.S. commissioned professional referrals like an expert within the acceptable to follow space, you must rigorously [...]

Are You Eligible For a Green Card?

2019-07-11T21:51:11-04:00July 2nd, 2019|Immigration Law|

Within the United States (U.S.), acquisition of a green card is the key to permanent residence. The correct legal term for a green card holder is “lawful permanent resident” or LPR. When someone holds LPR status, with patience and practice they can eventually become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Because green cards are a key to [...]

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