Uncategorized

Have you received an email claiming that you won the green card lottery and asking you to wire money? Be careful! This is a scam. Here are some common things to look for so you don't fall victim to a scam this green card lottery season.

Georgia emerged from the collapsing Soviet Union as a country riddled with corruption, poverty and conflicts with Russia. Thanks to reforms, however, Georgia has become a more democratic and stable country in recent years. In our latest country profile, learn more about Georgia.

On the other side of the world from the Arab Spring is what some journalists have called the Chilean Winter. Students from high schools and universities in Chile have hopes of pressuring the Chilean government to reform the country’s education system.

It can be scary to lose a green card since it is evidence of your status as a lawful permanent resident, as well as your authorization to live and work in the US permanently. However, there is a specific procedure to obtain a replacement green card that depends on where...

When a political activist carried out an unprecedented killing spree in Norway in which more than 70 people died, the news turned its spotlight on this Scandinavian country. To put the recent tragic attacks in Norway into context, here is a brief history and some basic facts about the country.

Yemen has been deeply divided since January due to mass demonstrations against President Ali Abdullah Saleh as part of the regional Arab Spring uprisings. Learn more about the history and current events of one of the oldest civilizations in the Near East.

Once a stable and thriving economy, Ivory Coast has declined into a divided state due to xenophobia and dictatorships. Could that be changing? Time will tell, but a truce reached in April may be the resolution Ivorians have been waiting for after a decade-old conflict.

Since February, Bahrain has been swept up in the unrest spreading throughout the Arab world. Understanding the current unrest in Bahrain requires knowledge of the facts of Bahrain's history, which is marked by international and internal conflict.

The laws and requirements that apply to Prince William and Kate Middleton's upcoming nuptials got us thinking about other international wedding laws and traditions that exist. From Italy to India, we found some interesting, odd and inspiring marriage requirements and customs around the world.

We're pleased to name Golden Gate University law student Sharon Brenner the winner of our immigration article contest! Brenner's analysis of the troubles facing refugee children in the US and ideas to assist this immigrant population earned her the $500 grand prize.