Ilona Bray
J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
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 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
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
How Long Will It Take to Get a Decision on My Asylum Case?
The length of time if takes for an affirmative asylum application to be given a final approval or denial depends on a number of factors, such as how backed up the U.S. government is with applications, its current policy on handling backlogs, and the strength of your case. ... READ MORE
How Do We Prove a Bona Fide Marriage If We Don't Live Together?
From the first petition that a U.S. citizen or permanent resident files with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it will be necessary to provide documentation showing how the couple shares or is building a life together. ... READ MORE
Grounds for Deportation: Crimes of Moral Turpitude
When is a crime considered morally "wrong" enough to result in a noncitizen's deportation from the United States? ... READ MORE