Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is The United States Title 42 Law?
Matters of immigration seem to always be present in some respect and some amount in the news. But lately, the issue of Title 42 has been widely reported everywhere. Suppose you were wondering what Title 42 is and what the commotion is all about. In that case, this article will provide some further clarification… Read More »
What Family Members Should Know About The U.S. Visa Bulletin
If you are keeping up with the latest United States Department of State’s Visa Bulletin, then you are not alone and in good company. You are likely interested in becoming a Green Card holder, so knowing about the Visa Bulletin is part of that process. Each month this notice is issued by the U.S…. Read More »
Help Is Available For Undocumented immigrants Who Are Victims Of Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is a widespread and tragic problem throughout the United States. As many as one in four women and one in ten men report that at some point in their life, they suffered harm as a result of a domestic abuse situation. While domestic abuse victims in the United States who are lawful… Read More »
Common Visas That Allow Foreign Persons To Work In The United States
There are many ways to legally enter and reside in the United States for work reasons. Work visas are considered to be temporary/non-immigrant visas that are sought by foreign workers looking to be in the United States for a limited or fixed amount of time. Sometimes, these visas are based upon employer petitions although… Read More »
287(g) Enforcement Update – 2022
The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRAIRA) contained Section 287(g) that encourages local and state immigration personnel to join with federal immigration officers to better enforce federal immigration laws. 287(g) allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enter into agreements with local and state authorities to deputize local law… Read More »
Georgia Naturalization News
September 13, 2022 was a great day for some Atlanta immigrants as they attended a ceremony where they took the new citizenship oath. Coincidentally, Citizenship Day and Constitution Week began four days later on September 17, 2022. Almost 100,000 Naturalized Citizens Georgia has approximately 97,000 naturalized citizens in residence in 2022, with most living… Read More »
4 Most Common Visas Issued By The United States
The United States Department of State’s statistics of Immigrant visas issued in the fiscal year 2021 indicated that the total number of visas was well over 280,000. That year, because of the pandemic, the number of visas issued in the country was dramatically impacted. It was advised that only mission critical and emergency services… Read More »
Can A Green Card Holder Be Deported From The United States?
When an immigrant or a non-citizen is inside of the country, they have to walk a thin line between following specific laws and working not to do anything that would get them tangled up with the law. Failure to do so would often mean deportation. However, even green card holders are not immune from… Read More »
The Current State Of DACA
DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals instituted under the Obama administration in 2012 was recently deemed to be in violation of U.S immigration law. This is a huge deal for the program which was set up to allow as many as 600,000 immigrants who do not have legal status, safeguards against deportation, and… Read More »
When Is The Right Time To Request Voluntary Departure From The United States?
For immigrants that are looking at being deported from the United States, voluntary departure may be a preferred method for leaving the country. Voluntary departure means that the immigrant is going to willingly leave. While having to depart from the United States may be distressing for an immigrant to have to consider, voluntary departure… Read More »