Immigrants & Immigration

Learn about obtaining a marriage license and getting married as an undocumented person to a US citizen.

Learn more about activities that count and do not count as evidence of good moral character in immigration.

Explains being charged with a crime, found guilty of a crime, and juvenile offenses' influence on an immigration case.

Learn the main reasons non-citizens may be ineligible for a green card, including health issues, crimes, security risks, fraud, illegal entry, or deportation history.

Steps to consider a waiver of inadmissibility if your background check is not approved by Immigration.

Learn how to apply for a US passport for your child, including what documents you need, how immigration status affects the process, and what to do if both parents can’t be present.

Explains the differences between permanent residents and US citizens.

Explains if a child born in another country is a US citizen based on their parents and where they were born.

Explains qualifications and process for an adopted child to get US citizenship.

Reporting crimes to immigration and the effects on your application.

Who qualifies as a US citizen and what makes a person a citizen by birth.

Definition of naturalization with the requirements and a guide from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Guide to state and federal election law. Includes: ballot access, electoral boards, residency, remedies, financial disclosure, vacancies in office, referenda, nomination by caucus, recounts, and more. 2024 edition.