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Due to seemingly endless backlogs, it is not unusual for sibling cases to take anywhere from 10-15 years to get your brother or sister here. During this time, a lot of unfortunate events or circumstances can happen, including the death of one of the parties or even a...
In a previous blog entry, we discussed the government’s new policy of issuing Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny in lieu of actually scheduling couples for their I-130 marriage interview. While this does not necessarily apply to everybody, it has...
Have you ever had the bad experience of being stuck on hold for hours with USCIS just trying to reschedule your fingerprint appointments? Managing partner Paris Lee recently returned from the Annual Immigration Lawyers Conference in Florida last month, where...
Next to receiving a Denial Notice, a Notice of Intent to Deny (“NOID”) can be one of the most frightening things an aspiring immigrant can receive in the mail. At least that is how it used to be. In 2023, getting a NOID may not be such a bad thing, especially if you...
One of the worst things that can happen to a parent hoping to immigrate is being told that their dependent children cannot accompany them. But this happens more than you think—sometimes due to the law, but sometimes due to an officer’s mistake or misunderstanding of...
USCIS recently published a tweet this past March that unfortunately has been taken out of context as well as misunderstood by many people. The tweet in question was this: “Many people have asked if they can look for a new job while in B-1 or B-2 status. The answer...
Traditionally, the process of obtaining a marriage based green card through adjustment of status culminates in a marriage interview at the local USCIS district office. During this interview, a USCIS officer will ask a battery of questions to determine the validity of...
Adjustment of status is a process that allows individuals who are already in the United States to apply for lawful permanent resident status, commonly known as a green card. To be eligible for adjustment of status, an individual must, in general, meet the following...
The immigration laws can be especially strict. Under certain circumstances, an individual applying for a green card or immigrant visa may actually be barred or prohibited from permanent residence due to some problem, whether it be a criminal conviction, previous...
In light of the Supreme Court's watershed decision, Padilla vs. Kentucky, criminal defense attorneys are now obligated to properly counsel their foreign national clients as to the immigration consequences of a conviction. In cases where the consequences are clear, the...