The Law Office of Marlene F. Gonzalez’s Marlene Gonzalez is an immigration attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has more than 14 years of experience as an attorney and is well-recognized within Utah’s legal community. From April 2006 to July 2009, Gonzalez served as the Executive Director and Attorney for the Multi-Cultural Legal Center (MLC), a private, non-profit organization which served the needs of low-income, racial and ethnic communities in Utah. In this series of articles, she discusses some basic misconceptions that people have about immigration law.
What Is a Nonimmigrant Visa?
A nonimmigrant visa is required to move to the United States on a temporary basis. Most commonly, these visas are obtained by students, tourists, and skilled temporary workers.
What Does It Mean to Have Asylum or Refugee Status?
In order to have asylum or become a refugee in the United States, a person must have a well-founded fear of persecution in his or her home country.
Keeping Up With Utah’s Current Immigration Issues
Change is underfoot in Utah, where immigration issues have become a hot button topic.
How Long Must Permanent Residents Wait Before Applying for Citizenship?
Permanent residents usually need to wait months or years before they can apply to become full U.S. citizens, though the process can be expedited under certain circumstances.
What To Expect When Sponsoring a Spouse for a Green Card
The process of sponsoring a spouse for a green card can be fraught with complications. Hiring an experienced immigration attorney can make it easier though.