North Carolina is home to citizens of various cultures and from various countries. Many of these citizens are immigrants who had their own processes of becoming legal in the United States. One method if your relative is in need of legal immigration status is to...
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Gaining naturalization through military service
Seeking citizenship in the United States is often difficult for a foreigner living in North Carolina or another state, but there is one way to become a U.S. citizen in a relatively short amount of time: by enlisting in the U.S. military. The following includes a...
Is a child a U.S. citizen if they’re born outside the country?
Generally, people born in North Carolina or any other part of the United States are considered to be U.S. citizens. However, if a child is born outside of the United States, figuring out their citizenship can be a little trickier. Here's what you need to know about...
How family-based immigration works
Known as the Immigration and Nationality Act, the INA is a law that sets a limit on the number of family-based immigration visas that are issued each year. The Department of State is responsible for these visas that are issued. Many residents of North Carolina may not...
How the law protects workers with disabilities
It has been roughly 30 years since Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act. This piece of legislation was designed to help disabled individuals in North Carolina and elsewhere overcome the challenges that they face at work. However, true equality in the...
Former Bloomberg employee sues for defamation
The United States has enacted laws to protect employees from discrimination in the workplace. However, there are still cases of unfair and discriminatory acts affecting workers in North Carolina and elsewhere. In one recent case, a former Bloomberg reporter is suing...
Slowdown in H-1B visa approvals for North Carolina businesses
Even highly skilled foreign workers being sponsored by the best companies in North Carolina and elsewhere in the United States are having their H-2B visa applications denied at very high rates. Thus far, there has been no real explanation as to why. Trump...
Employees at Pinterest stage walkout
People in North Carolina who use Pinterest may be interested in learning about allegations of racial and gender bias at the company. According to news sources, gender and racial bias are a part of the workplace culture at the company, prompting workers to stage a mass...
Legal issues surrounding pregnancy discrimination
Employees in North Carolina expect to work in a discrimination-free office. Unfortunately, even with laws on the books protecting workers from pregnancy-related discrimination, bias happens. Thankfully, victims have the option to take civil action in court. The...
How can someone deal with workplace retaliation?
People would commonly prefer their workplace remains free of stress and conflicts. However, things don't always work out well, and the workplace can become a challenging environment. In North Carolina, workers may find themselves taking legal steps to combat...