VAWA is a protection offered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to certain noncitizen victims of battery or extreme cruelty.
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Following the landmark Matter of Dhanasar decision in 2016, an increasing number of entrepreneurs have self-petitioned and obtained permanent residency through the EB-1 National Interest Waiver (NIW) category.
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On October 5, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision on the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.
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Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued its highly anticipated decision finding that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, “DACA” was unlawful affirming the lower…
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Anecdote of a recent B1/B2 visa interview at the U.S. consulate in Calgary, Canada following two ESTA denials, which was approved.
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Changing your status does not automatically give you a new visa. It is important to understand the consequences of change-of-status applications on the ability to travel internationally and at what…
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The Violence Against Women Act also known as VAWA is a law that protects the rights of noncitizen victims of battery or extreme cruelty by certain U.S. Citizen or legal…
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We just had a B-2 extension of status approved by USCIS.
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The Violence Against Women Act also known as VAWA is a law that protects the rights of noncitizen victims of battery or extreme cruelty by certain U.S. Citizen or legal…
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The answer is most likely yes. It is technically safe for someone under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, “DACA” and individuals under Temporary Protected Status, “TPS” to travel to U.S.…
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U nonimmigrant status “U Visa” is a temporary immigration status granted to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse.
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USCIS’s SAVE CaseCheck website can be a helpful resource to add transparency to the process of applying for a government benefit.
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USCIS has disclosed how long it actually takes them to decide your application.
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If you currently hold a conditional green card, you will need to file Form I-751 to obtain your permanent green card. If you have a regular green card, you can…
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To maximize the chances of approval of an NIW green card petition, the applicant must take care to identify and present sufficient details on how his or her specific work…
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L-1 applicants can be transferred to the U.S. to work in a different role than the one they held while working abroad.
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If you filed a standalone I-140, you may still be able to enter the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa or extend status.
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November 2022 Update on TPS protection for TPS countries the government was attempting to terminate TPS designation.
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In order to have probative value, foreign equivalency reports must explain the applicant’s courses and credit hours taken and show analysis and knowledge of the foreign education system.
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Today, The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS” announced that effective September 26, 2022, green card validity dates are being extended for a period of 24 months after the…
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On September 28, 2022, USCIS announced an increase to the number of days a green card can be automatically extended for, for Form I-90’s that are properly submitted.
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The Department of Homeland Security has issued new public charge rules that will take effect on December 23, 2022.
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F-1 can only attend public school at the secondary level, and restrictions apply; they can attend private school without restriction.
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While there is no law that clearly permits or prohibits it, in practice, minor children with a pending adjustment of status petition are generally allowed to attend school.
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Section 319(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, “INA” allows for the surviving spouse, child or parent of a deceased U.S. Citizen military service member who died during a period…
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