Category Archives: Family Immigration
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 »
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 »
Explaining the Matter of Lozada in the U.S. Immigration System
When people use lawyers, they do so because they don’t understand the law and want a professional to help them with their case so they have the best chance to get the desired outcome. Unfortunately, not all attorneys are equal. Meaning that some attorneys are better suited to their roles, maybe are more ethical,… Read More »
USCIS Immigration Application Fee Hike in 2024
Prospective immigrants into the United States have many aspects of the immigration process to understand and prepare for. One is the cost. For specific immigration applications, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has determined that it will implement a significant increase in fees. The agency has cited several operational and financial issues as the… Read More »