Immigration Law News

Dec

Adjustment of Status and 90 Day Rule

The process you need to complete when applying for the lawful permanent resident status is called adjustment of status. The process is colloquially called applying for a ...

Dec

Changes to the Way in Which Petitions Are Denied

USCIS published a new policy memorandum in July 2018 and the document addresses the issuance of Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs). As per ...

Dec

Procedure and timeline for getting a green card

There are a number of hurdles that must be cleared to secure permanent resident status for a family member. Applying for U.S. citizenship is a complicated process. If just ...

Oct

Legal Marijuana Implications for Foreign Citizens

If you are looking at prison time or a criminal penalty, it is extremely important to hire a criminal defense lawyer. The legal system is designed and biased so that representing ...

Jan

Obtaining Asylum in the US: Difference Between Affirmative and Defensive Asylum Processing

A great criminal defense lawyer knows the ins and outs of the legal system, and may be able to spot certain arguments and factors that could mitigate or even negate a potential ...

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Oct
15
What is a K-1 Visa?
The fiance(e) K-1 nonimmigrant visa is issued to the foreign-citizen fiance(e) of a United States citizen. It allows for the foreign-citizen fiance(e) to travel to the United ...

Oct
14
Common Mistakes When Hiring an Immigration Lawyer ...
In this article, we will talk about some common mistakes immigrants make when hiring an immigration lawyer and shine a new light on how to choose an immigration lawyer that ...

Sep
12
USCIS Issues Implementation Guidance on DACA Policy ...
On July 28, 2020, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf, issued a policy memorandum (“Wolf Memorandum”), which made changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood ...