Immigration Law

Learning the laws in a new country can be a challenge. The United States is notorious for having many laws at the state and federal level that most people don’t even know about. Both citizens and immigrants could break the law without intending to do so. As an...

Becoming a citizen of the United States requires that you undergo the naturalization process. You usually have to live in the United States as a permanent resident or green card holder first. One of the final steps in naturalization involves taking two tests...

Moving to the United States is a goal for many, but preparation is key to success.  While people can and do immigrate suddenly, those who have time to plan should also consider taking steps to make acclimating to their new home a lot easier. Here are three ways to do...

Bringing family members to the United States is a dream for many individuals -- but understanding exactly who qualifies for family-based immigration can sometimes be harder than you might think. Making sure that their children come to this country with them are a...

Many foreign nationals want to come to America to work and live permanently. Acquiring a green card (permanent resident card) is one of the most common paths to residency. However, this process is surrounded many untruths about what it takes to get a green card in...

For immigrants and their families, the idea of being detained by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can be terrifying -- and the future of those detained seems very uncertain. Most people don't even know how long someone is likely to be held...

Dealing with U.S. immigration authorities can be challenging, especially if English is not your mother tongue. The technical terms they use can be confusing. Naturalization might sound like a terrifying medical procedure. Thankfully all it means is making you a U.S....

When people fear persecution, applying for asylum may allow them to find safety and new opportunities in the United States. However, not everyone qualifies for asylum in the U.S.A. What requirements must a person meet in order to qualify for asylum? What is asylum?...

DACA recipients and their families have new reason to rejoice. On December 4, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (“EDNY”) struck down recent restrictions on the DACA program enacted by the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”)....

On August 3, 2020, USCIS published major changes to their filing fees for USCIS forms and services. Originally, these changes were set to come into effect on October 2, 2020. As a result, immigrants across the globe have been scrambling to file their cases to beat the...