Jul

22

USCIS Softens Policy on Battered Spouse Asylum Cases

July 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

July 20, 2009
In the past, the USCIS had previously not objected to asylum grants for battered spouses who feared being returned to their home countries because of the harm they suffered at the hands of their spouse and the failure of the government and police to protect them from such abuse.
However, the prior US Attorney [...]

May

11

Naturalization Process

May 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Naturalization is a process by which permanent resident or “green card” holders in the United States can apply for U.S. Citizenship. Naturalization is the ultimate immigration benefit. It guarantees certain freedoms – most importantly, the right to vote.