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Last week, the Third Circuit issued an important precedential decision regarding the “stop-time rule” and cancellation of removal. In Orozco-Velasquez v. Attorney General, the Court held a defective Notice to Appear (“NTA”) di… Read More

One very common misunderstanding regarding marriages in India is the legality or validity of certain ceremonies. In general, the United States will recognize, for immigration purposes and otherwise, marriages abroad provided that the marriages perfor… Read More

A District Court out of Minnesota recently issued a significant decision regarding the eligibility of those who hold Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) to adjust status in the US notwithstanding a prior lack of entry. This case, Bonilla v… Read More

Last week, USCIS released the 2016 HHS Poverty Guidelines. As expected, the numbers have risen slightly. It is critical to look at the most current poverty guidelines for each year, as they determine whether a sponsor will be able to demonstrate suff… Read More

An intriguing article came out last week in the New York Times regarding the use of social media by the Department of Homeland Security to identify and root out potential terrorists. According to the article, the DHS is considering new policies to sc… Read More

Under certain circumstances, a bona fide marriage with a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident not entered into for immigration purposes may form the basis of an application for permanent residence. However, far too often, foreign nation… Read More

Here’s the transcript to our latest video on Youtube. Many people are under the misimpression that despite a removal or deportation order, it is quite easy to fix one’s status if married to a US Citizen. The reality, of course, is that th… Read More

Check out our latest video on Youtube on the concept of Good Moral Character (“GMC”). Some people are often surprised to learn that GMC does not only mean not having an arrest record. GMC is a very broad, expansive term that can change de… Read More