Ilona Bray
J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
What Rights Children of Illegal Immigrant Parents Have in the U.S.
The crucial difference made by whether or not a child of undocumented parents was born in the U.S. or not. ... READ MORE
How Soon After NTA Will I Actually Have a Hearing Before an Immigration Court Judge?
The answer to when you’ll actually have your immigration hearing after being placed into removal proceedings might be less straightforward than you would expect. ... READ MORE
Marriage and U.S. Citizenship
The path to U.S. citizenship for foreign-born person married to a U.S. citizen. ... READ MORE
Can an Undocumented Immigrant Marry a U.S. Citizen and Stay in the U.S.?
Marrying a U.S. citizen, under normal circumstances, qualifies someone for a green card (lawful permanent residence). However, it might not successfully do so for someone in unlawful status. Learn how one might possibly apply. ... READ MORE
Which Family Members Receive Conditional Residence Before Permanent Residence, and What's Next?
"Conditional residence" expires in two years, which is intended to create a testing period for new marriages to U.S. citizens. If all goes well, the conditions will be "removed" and the applicant will receive permanent residence (a green card). ... READ MORE
What Happens When You Overstay Your Visa or I-94?
What happens if the day you are expected to leave the United States passes, and you are still here? ... READ MORE
USCIS Just Approved My I-130 and Gave Me a Priority Date: What's Next?
How the major steps to obtaining a family-based green card work for an overseas applicant, including waiting for your priority date to become current after I-130 approval and eventually attending an interview at a U.S. consulate. ... READ MORE
Can Undocumented Immigrants Get Drivers' Licenses?
No state can offer a license to an undocumented immigrant that looks exactly like the licenses U.S. citizens and others may carry, but some offer an alternate version. ... READ MORE
Legal Rights of Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S.
Aspects of the U.S. Constitution that address certain basic human rights apply to everyone, even those without proper documentation. Some states grant illegal immigrants various rights, as well. ... READ MORE
What Happens During the Deportation Process?
What happens after a non-citizen is called to appear in U.S. immigration court and face charges of deportability? ... READ MORE