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July 8, 2022

The path to a green card can be overwhelming. After years of stress and mounts of paperwork, the marriage-based green card interview – also known as the immigration marriage interview – is the last step on your path to U.S. citizenship. It is also one of the most intimidating and anxiety-inducing parts of the marriage green card process.

June 29, 2022

If you’re not currently a U.S. citizen but are living in the country legally, you get to enjoy many of the same rights as others. However, there are certain circumstances that can jeopardize your status in the country that may end in deportation. Because of this, it’s important to understand the laws surrounding deportation and how something called the “stop-time rule” might come into play. If you have concerns about potentially being removed from the U.S. and would like to speak to an immigration attorney about your options, contact the Law Office of Layne C. Savage in Providence, Rhode Island. It’s crucial to learn more about the removal process and how you may be able to avoid it.

May 9, 2022

If you are living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) with a green card and you receive what is called a Notice to Appear (NTA), you are subject to removal proceedings because you committed one or more criminal offenses or violated other immigration provisions.

March 26, 2022

Immigrating to the United States involves different steps, including an entry visa, a work visa, a green card (lawful permanent resident — LPR — status), and ultimately citizenship.

March 18, 2022

If you’re an immigrant in the United States and you do not qualify for a Social Security number (SSN) but need to pay taxes, you can apply for what is known as an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Feb. 8, 2022

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees persons being criminally prosecuted to a “speedy and public trial'' and to “the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.” Accordingly, those charged with crimes in the United States are offered representation by a public defender.

Jan. 28, 2022

If you’ve recently been arrested, you’re probably concerned about what kind of penalties you might be facing. Perhaps the biggest question looming over you is whether you’ll have to go to jail.

Aug. 27, 2021

Your U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident relative has filed Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) so you can obtain lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. In response, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services issues a Request for Further Evidence (RFE), or more alarmingly, a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID).

July 30, 2021

According to statistics from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), there were about 830,560 citizenship applications in 2019. Becoming a citizen of the United States is an important milestone in the life of any immigrant residing in the country.

March 3, 2021

As you may or may not know, an undocumented immigrant or a non-U.S citizen suspected of visa violations, illegal entry, or unauthorized arrival into the country may be arrested and detained by the U.S. immigration authorities at any time.