Immigration Law

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...

The U.S. Supreme Court has been handing down a number of rulings in advance of its summer break. One unanimous ruling earlier this month was very disappointing news for some of the approximately 400,000 immigrants in the U.S. who have temporary protected status (TPS)...

For immigrants to the United States, trying to navigate their new environment can be challenging -- but there are several things that you can do to make the transition a bit easier.  Even if you can’t handle these until you get into the country, adding them to your...

Earlier this year, the U.S. administration added Venezuela to the list of countries whose citizens can claim Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The government estimates this could protect over 300,000 Venezuelans who are currently in the United States. If you are one...

Alejandro Juarez made national headlines and became the subject of one of Netflix’s hottest documentaries after her deportation. Recently, President Biden overturned former President Trump’s “zero-tolerance” immigration policy. For Ms. Juarez and the family she left...

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...