Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Are You A Foreigner Who Is Ready To Invest In The United States?
There are several benefits to investing in the United States, which is why many people from all over the globe have an interest in doing so. The E-2 Treaty Investor may be how you can meet your objectives and goals in the U.S. There is a caveat to obtaining a U.S. E-2 Treaty visa,… Read More »
Your Specialized Professional Skills May Help You Green Card Faster
There are several pathways to obtaining permanent residency in the United States. Knowing your options can help you start the process, and working with an attorney can help you navigate the system successfully. One pathway to permanent residency would be through your professional knowledge and skills. When you do work that would benefit the… Read More »
Can Divorce Affect Your U.S. Green Card Status?
Divorce is typically never the intended outcome of a marriage. Yet divorce happens to many couples, and there are several reasons why a marriage does not work out. The United States Census Bureau (USCB) recently reported that the U.S. marriage rate was 14.9 per 1,000 women, and the U.S. divorce rate was 6.9 per… Read More »
Will the Overturning of the Chevron Doctrine Impact U.S. Immigration Law?
Established in 1984 by the Supreme Court case Chevron U.S. A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., the Chevron doctrine allowed federal agencies the power to interpret ambiguous statutes. Essentially, it provided the framework that allowed agency expertise to make decisions on complex policies and guided how agencies implemented such policies. As a… Read More »
What is a Labor Certification in U.S. Employment-Based Immigration?
If you were able to secure a job in the United States or if you are an employer that has found an ideal employee abroad, then you will have to become familiar with the process for obtaining labor certification. Since the United States wants to make sure all qualified U.S. workers who can work… Read More »
A Basic Guide to U.S. Immigration Law
Immigration law is so complex because it incorporates not only various laws, regulations, and policies, but it also includes Executive Orders, case law, handbooks, and more. As a result, immigration law can be quite nuanced and is constantly changing. Immigration lawyers are tasked with understanding every aspect of immigration law and staying current on… Read More »
Understanding When the Commission of a Crime Becomes Grounds for Deportation for Non-citizens in the U.S.
The best advice for non-citizens living in the United States is to avoid criminal activity. Committing a crime could result in deportation. There are several reasons why a non-citizen may be deported. Committing a crime is a major one. However, making a mistake and doing something unlawful does not always end in removal from… Read More »
Understanding Prosecutorial Discretion in a U.S Deportation Case
Finding out that you are going to be deported can be very difficult to deal with. You may feel confused, sad, and scared about what to expect and what your options are for staying in the country and avoiding removal. During these trying times it is important not to go through the process alone…. Read More »
Considerations for Foreign-Born High School Students in the United States
For an average American citizen who was born and raised in the United States, going to high school can be a challenge. There is so much pressure. Navigating all of the obstacles and expectations can be incredibly difficult when you are a teenager. From getting good grades to excelling in sports and doing it… Read More »
What is an Arriving Alien?
Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations § 1.2 defines “Arriving Alien” as someone who comes to the United States through a port of entry or who is attempting to travel through the country. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), an “Applicant for Admission” is the term for a person who has not… Read More »