Posts Tagged ‘immigration’
Nashville and Chattanooga Join “Cities for Citizenship”
On December 15, 2014, Mayor Karl Dean’s administration announced the city’s participation in Cities for Citizenship at the National Immigrant Integration Conference in Los Angeles. Chattanooga also signed the same day, bringing the number of participating cities to 14. This national initiative aims to increase citizenship among eligible U.S. permanent residents by cooperating and sharing…
Read MoreSpecial Visas for Victims of Crime
People who are living in the United States hoping someday to become permanent residents or even citizens often feel vulnerable as they move through the process. This vulnerability can make them easy targets for criminals and abusers. Some immigrants who have been the victims of crimes, or who are currently the victims of ongoing crimes…
Read MoreExecutive Orders and Immigration: What the President’s Speech Means for Your Family
On November 20, President Obama addressed the country in a 15 minute speech centered on immigration reform. He called for Congress to pass a bill that will overhaul our immigration system – but he does not plan on waiting for that bill to come to light. Instead, President Obama will issue an Executive Order that…
Read MoreA Remedy for an Abused Immigrant
Some Americans may have forgotten that America is a land of immigrants; it always has been and always will be. The history of our nation, in part, is the stories of men, women and children leaving their own homes in their native lands and finding a new life here. With determination, courage, vision, the hope…
Read MoreWhat are the DUI Consequences for Immigrants in Tennessee?
It is obvious that drunk driving carries serious consequences for anyone arrested for DUI in Tennessee, but for non-citizens the consequences can be even more severe. Getting convicted of a DUI can change your life forever, because there are a number of consequences. However, non-citizens can, depending on the circumstances and severity of the crime,…
Read MoreUnsure which work visa you should apply for? Check them out here
There are a lot of interesting and satisfying jobs in Tennessee. We have great music, delicious cuisine and some of the largest manufacturing companies in the country. But with so many visas to choose from, how do you know which one you need? We’ve compiled a list of the most commonly applied for visas in…
Read MoreThought Tennessee Was Tough On Immigrants?
It Is, But Other States and Countries Are Worse When Arizona first started passing laws aimed at deporting immigrants – and let’s be very honest here; that’s exactly what they were – immigration lawyers everywhere gave a collective groan. How could any state want to keep people from living and working in America? But it…
Read MorePreparing For The Naturalization Test
Even adults get a little scared when they hear the word “test.” But for immigrants, the naturalization test is one of the most important events in their lives. Passing the test puts you closer to your goal of becoming a US citizen, and living out your own personal American Dream. That’s why we wanted to…
Read MoreFacing the loss of your family? Give Pope Francis a call
You don’t have to be Catholic to believe in miracles, and on Friday the world may have witnessed one. Jersey Vargas of California went to the Vatican and met with Pope Francis, where she pled for His Holiness’s help in protecting her father from deportation. And it worked. Well, sort of. Mario Vargas, Jersey’s father,…
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