Category: Live In The US

Generally, a Green Card allows the holder to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis, but your rights as a lawful permanent resident are not absolute. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sets forth various grounds upon which a non-citizen may be deported. Keep in mind, however, an individual’s status as a […]

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it has implemented credit card payment options for the filing fees associated with most of its forms. The new payment method is now available for the 41 fee-based forms processed at USCIS Lockbox facilities. All 41 fee-based forms are available to download at uscis.gov. In […]

As expected, immigration was a central focus of President Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday evening, as he walked listeners through the latest DACA proposal. “For over 30 years, Washington has tried and failed to solve this problem,” Trump said. “This Congress can be the one that finally makes it happen.” The President has […]

In the United States, a government shutdown occurs when Congress and the President fail to pass appropriations legislation funding government agencies and operations. At midnight on Saturday, January 20, 2018, the federal government shut down. This is the first shutdown in U.S. history to occur while both chambers of Congress and the White House are […]

The President’s third attempt at preventing certain foreign nationals from entering the United States has hit another speed bump. On December 22, 2017, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a unanimous decision to partially block the latest Trump travel ban, which was issued via Presidential Proclamation on September 24, 2017. The three-judge panel determined […]

On December 14, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would be taking steps to implement the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER). The IER establishes new regulatory provisions that guide the use of parole with respect to entrepreneurs of start-up entities, and is designed to provide an unlimited number of international entrepreneurs with […]

A drunk driving record can have serious implications for individuals as they apply for a U.S. visa. The Department of State has determined that alcohol abuse constitutes a mental disorder, and harmful behavior associated with that mental disorder (drunk driving) can bar an applicant from entering the country. How Does This Work? When filling out […]

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a “child” is defined as an unmarried person under the age of 21. In many situations, an alien child is eligible for immigration benefits. For example, if he or she is the child of a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, the child of a beneficiary to an […]

If you have a job offer from a U.S. employer or you are a U.S. company seeking to sponsor a foreign national, an employment-based (EB) green card is a viable option. The green card comes with various benefits not offered to individuals seeking employment as a nonimmigrant. Nonimmigrant categories grant a person work authorization for […]

The White House released an executive summary outlining three major immigration policy objectives that the Trump Administration will be working to accomplish. These objectives include: (1) safe and lawful admission, (2) defending the safety and security of our country, and (3) protecting American workers and taxpayers. Safe and Lawful Admissions To achieve this objective, the […]