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After receiving a green card, a person for naturalization must have continuously resided in the United States for at least five years before filing their naturalization application. If married to a US citizen, this is three years instead of five years. This five- or...
The K-1 visa, commonly known as the fiancé visa, allows engaged partners of U.S. citizens to come to the United States, as long as the couple marries within 90 days of entry. This visa serves as a bridge for couples to begin their lives together in the U.S. while...
What Is Temporary Protected Status? Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is an immigration program that provides temporary protection to nationals from countries experiencing dangerous conditions. These conditions may include natural disasters (e.g., the 2010 Haiti...
On June 17, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new process that is in-line with the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal and recent announcement for keeping families united. It has been almost a month since this announcement, and yet, there are...
The concept of asylum is deeply embedded in American values, symbolizing the country's commitment to human rights and the protection of the vulnerable. Historically, the U.S. has offered a hand to those in need, embodying the words inscribed on the Statue of Liberty,...
In 2023, Minnesota passed an important bill - the Driver’s License for All. This new legislation allows Minnesotans to get a standard state ID card, permit, or driver’s license without needing to provide proof of legal presence. This is a huge step towards making...
Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults 21 years old and older on August 1, 2023. As in other states, there is a long list of laws and regulations regarding the legal use in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The law also mandates the...
The immigration system can be notoriously difficult to navigate, especially for unaccompanied children entering the United States. What happens if a child was neglected, abandoned, or abused before the age of eighteen but does not cannot secure help until after he...
As a law firm with an international focus, Wilson Law Group frequently sees family court orders from other states and even other countries. Typically, clients want to know “is my order from this other place enforceable in Minnesota?” The answer is almost certainly yes.Per Minnesota Statute 518D.305, orders regarding child custody from another state may be registered in Minnesota. Orders…
Many criminal convictions carry severe consequences for non-citizens. These range from not being able to adjust status to mandatory detention and removal from the U.S. The problem for non-citizens with a criminal history is compounded by the fact that the federal definition of what a conviction is sweeps much broader than the definition in Minnesota and other states. The Immigration…