Abandoning LPR Status: When Prolonged Absences Become Problematic

1 year ago

Many foreign nationals might mistakenly think that once they’ve secured their permanent resident card (green card), it is not possible…

DACA Remains in Status Quo: A Federal Judge’s Decision Does Not Impact Renewals

1 year ago

On September 13, 2023, a federal judge again declared that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was unlawful.…

October 2023 Visa Bulletin

1 year ago

The U.S. Department of State’s October Visa Bulletin identifies the availability of immigrant visas in family and employment-based preference categories.…

The Budding Immigration Consequences of Marijuana Possession

1 year ago

Marijuana possession, while considered to be innocuous by many, can present risks to permanent residents and those seeking admission to…

All About FOIA Requests

1 year ago

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was created to promote open, transparent government. The Act has provided people the right…

For Some H-1B Recipients, Second Time is the Charm

1 year ago

On July 31, 2023, USCIS completed a second round of selections of H-1B registrations for the 2024 fiscal year. USCIS…

News in Brief

1 year ago

TPS Re-Registration Period Extended: On September 8, 2023, USCIS extended the re-registration period from 60 days to 18 months for…

USCIS Updates Policy to Make a Third Gender Category

1 year ago

On March 31, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its policy manual to allow individuals requesting immigration benefits…

Unlawful Presence Waivers Reach a Whopping 44 Months in Processing Time

1 year ago

USCIS has been plagued by egregious processing times for many benefits categories, but among the worst is for unlawful presence…

SCOTUS Preserves Biden Administration’s Policies on Immigration Enforcement

1 year ago

On June 23, 2023, the U.S Supreme Court denied a challenge to President Biden’s immigration enforcement guidelines, declaring that the…