Immigration Law

Recently, individuals from Haiti have been flocking to the United States border to seek asylum. U.S. law requires individuals seeking asylum to prove that they're fleeing their home country due to persecution that stems from several social or political reasons.  While...

A green card is issued to individuals who have established their legal permanent residence in the United States, and it's the precursor to becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen.  The Cato Institute reports that there's currently a backlog of more than 9 million for...

One of the most frustrating parts of an immigrant’s path to citizenship is having to attend mandatory check-in appointments. Even more frustrating is the lack of a simple way to schedule these appointments. A recent tool offered by the U.S. Immigration and Customs...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officials are notorious for taking their time in reviewing visa applications and petitions for permanent residency and citizenship.  Historically, it has taken USCIS officials a long time to vet individuals looking to...

Did you know that it is possible to seek out protections for yourself as well as your family members if you are an immigrant living in the United States who is a victim of domestic violence? Domestic violence is unfortunately common among immigrants due to many being...

Before the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse on July 7, residents of Haiti were already dealing with a multitude of problems and crises. Moïse’s shocking murder only added another layer of unease felt by a vast majority of Haitians. The current political...

Dreamer youth may have believed they could relax a little more under the DACA program. DACA was created to offer immigrant children a pathway to citizenship, though they entered the U.S. illegally as children and lived here.  Immigration lawyers defend their clients...

Major changes have come to the EB-5 immigrant investor program, as the Final Rule was recently voided. It had gone into effect on November 21, 2019. As a result of the ruling by the U.S. Northern District Court of California that voids that rule, everything rolls back...

Anyone wishing to come to the U.S. must first apply for a visa to do so -- and there are no guarantees that your application will be approved.  There are a variety of reasons why immigration officials may deny your request. You will want to know what these are before...

If you are a student coming to the United States to study, then you may wonder if you’ll be able to work while you’re in the USA. For some people, working is a great way to support themselves while also attending classes. This might also give them an opportunity to...