Category Archives: Family Immigration
Understanding How Asian Americans Feel About Living in the United States
There are 24 million Asian Americans who call the United States home, and 54% of them are immigrants. Among the immigrant Asian Americans, 67% are adults. This data from the Pew Research Center shows that out of all of the significant racial or ethnic groups living in the U.S., Asian Americans are the only… Read More »
Undocumented Immigrants, D.A.C.A., and DREAMers: What is the Difference?
There are several terms thrown around that refer to individuals in the country without legal status. U.S. immigration law is always evolving and changing, and because of this, there are nuances as to what terms actually mean and who they apply to. Immigrating to the United States and obtaining legal status is a notoriously… Read More »
Updates to the Policy Manual Guidance for the T Visa: For Victims of Human Trafficking
T visas are meant for individuals who survived human trafficking. Recently, a major update to the T visa application has gone into effect, and according to professionals monitoring and trying to prevent human trafficking, the changes are showing to have a positive impact. Still, the changes are not without criticisms. For individuals who have… Read More »
Know Your Rights If ICE Comes to Your Door
It can be a terrifying experience to have a knock at your door, and that knock comes from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The critical thing to know is that even if you are an undocumented immigrant living in the country, you still have constitutional rights. You must know your rights… Read More »
Relief for Undocumented Immigrant Spouses Through “Parole in Place”
It is estimated that as many as 765,000 individuals who are undocumented and do not have lawful status are married to American citizens. In these households, there are approximately 1.6 million dependent children. Recently, the Biden administration released comprehensive details and eligibility requirements for undocumented immigrants who are residing in the United States and… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »