Many people wonder whether it is still possible to become a U.S. citizen if they have a criminal history. The short answer is that it depends on the type of offense, when it occurred, and how it is treated under immigration law. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) evaluates every naturalization application carefully to determine whether an applicant meets the “good moral character” requirement, which is a key eligibility factor for citizenship. Not all criminal

Filing an Affidavit of Support correctly can make the difference between a smooth immigration process and receiving a costly and time-consuming Request for Evidence (RFE). Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, is one of the most heavily reviewed documents in family-based immigration cases because USCIS wants to ensure the intending immigrant will have adequate financial support in the United States. Even small mistakes, missing tax documents, or income calculation issues can dela

Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 represents a potentially significant shift in adjustment adjudications. While applicants may still file Form I-485 applications, they should prepare for a more demanding discretionary review process. Going forward, adjustment cases may require not only statutory eligibility but also stronger evidence demonstrating why favorable discretion should be exercised.

At its core, the U visa is about protection and cooperation. It recognizes that victims, regardless of their immigration status, play a critical role in keeping communities safe. To qualify, a person must have been the victim of a qualifying crime that occurred in the United States or violated U.S. law. These crimes often involve some form of abuse or exploitation—domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and other serious offenses—but they can also include crimes like