For decades, one of the main objectives of the LGBT rights movements has been the approval of the same sex marriage, so that everyone can marry freely with the person of thier choice, without any kind of prejudice. Although it is basically a right to which everyone has had access since ancient Greece and even before, it is also a…
Historically, the LGBT community around the world has been a constant target of all kinds of abuses and persecutions, especially in countries in the Middle East and the African continent, where even today the fact of having a homosexual relationship is synonymous of a crime, which can even be punishable by death penalty. Did you know that asylum status in…
As incredible as it may seem, the approval of the same sex marriage, not only in New York but in every state in the country, it is a fairly recent development in American history, especially when compared to the decades that the LGBT rights movement has been active in the United States. New York State was even the scene of…
Annually, every June, most of the Western countries celebrate LGBT Pride Month, a commemoration that takes place with the aim of remembering the constant struggles of the gay rights movement worldwide, which reached its peak of tension in June 1969, in the famous Stonewall Inn bar in New York. Each of these movements were organized to confront the constant humiliation,…
Over the past few decades, the struggle for LGBT rights in the United States has been marked by important events that have led to great progress towards a more tolerant and pluralistic society, in which LGBT rights are guaranteed for people who identify within this community. While there is still much work to be done for every U.S. citizen to…
The LGBT community has been the victim of discrimination and persecution for decades, and even today many countries criminalize the fact that a person can exercise their right to love freely. Did you know that in the United States you can achieve a much more peaceful and discrimination-free life? In this article we tell you how to seek asylum in…
The asylum application process in the USA usually has different phases, which must be properly complied with in order to successfully obtain asylee immigration status. But what happens when for some reason you miss the appointment for the affirmative asylum interview? In these cases, the help of an asylum attorney is essential to know the legal process that must be…
Here are some common general questions we receive about the U-Visa Application Process. For more in-depth and specific information about obtaining a U-Visa, please see our other blog posts on the U-Visa or contact us to schedule a consultation or assessment. What is a U-Visa? U-visas are intended for immigrants without immigration status or temporary immigration status who meet the…
Crossing the southern border to immigrate to the United States is an intensive process that can impact your immigration options for legal status. This post discusses the process of immigrating to the United States via the southern border, including why individuals undertake such a journey, the risks involved, and the benefits. Why do people make the journey to cross the…
Have you ever wondered why people immigrate to the United States and how immigration shapes U.S. communities? Read on to learn more about immigration to the U.S.! What Motivates People to Immigrate to the U.S. There are many different motivations that go into immigration into the United States. Every year, the U.S. accepts over 1 million people through the immigration…
