Immigration law allows the government to cancel deportation of certain temporary residents if the resident has been in the U.S. continuously for ten years, has good moral character and has not been convicted of certain crimes. The resident, however, must show that his deportation will cause an exceptional and extremely unusual hardship on an American […]
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Sponsorship of Foreign Gay Spouses
Sponsorship of foreign gay spouses became easier for gay Americans. Gay Americans living in states where gay marriage is not recognized can now sponsor a foreign spouse for U.S. citizenship if the same-sex couple was married in a state where gay marriage is recognized, according to new policies set forth by the United States Citizenship […]
U.S. Government Again Allows Syrians to Apply and Re-apply for TPS
As of June 17, 2003, the U.S. government again allows Syrians to apply and re-apply for TPS (Temporary Protected Status). TPS is a status given to certain foreigners inside the U.S. who are from certain countries where it is difficult for them to return. TPS makes the foreigner not removable from the U.S. The foreigner […]