How is Citizenship Determined at Birth?

How is Citizenship Determined at Birth?

What Does Birthright Citizenship Mean?  U.S. birthright citizenship means that almost anyone born on American soil becomes a citizen at birth, regardless of their parents’ nationality or immigration status. This rule comes from the Fourteenth Amendment and the...
Einstein Visa

Einstein Visa

What is an Einstein Visa? The Einstein Visa is the nickname for the EB-1A visa, a U.S. immigration category for people with extraordinary ability in their field. It allows individuals who have achieved national or international recognition—such as top performers in...
Reasons for Migration: 4 Root Causes & Examples

Reasons for Migration: 4 Root Causes & Examples

The reasons for migration vary widely, but they all reflect the search for safety, opportunity, and stability. Migration happens when individuals or families move from one place to another, either by choice or because circumstances force them to leave. People migrate...
Parole in Place (PIP) Program, Explained

Parole in Place (PIP) Program, Explained

Biden Administration’s New Parole in Place Program: What You Need to Know On June 18, the Biden Administration introduced a new initiative, expanding the existing parole program, allowing certain spouses of U.S. citizens to apply for “parole-in-place” from the...
Should I Cross the Texas-Mexico Border?

Should I Cross the Texas-Mexico Border?

To my own surprise, I’ve been asked this question a few times in my career. Nearly a decade into immigration law, my opinion has certainly developed with time and knowledge (I like to think of this as wisdom). The Physical Danger Crossing over to the U.S. side from...