Misinterpreting the information on a Visa Bulletin can significantly delay or disrupt your visa application process. If you misunderstand your priority date or the current visa availability, you might either prematurely apply, leading to a rejection, or miss your window to apply, resulting in unnecessary...
Filing applications for a visa can often feel like navigating a field of landmines, where a single misstep, such as providing incorrect or incomplete information, can lead to the rejection of your application. Particularly precarious is the immigration public charge rule, where inaccurately disclosing certain...
Immigration enforcement actions can be stressful and frightening, but knowing your rights is the first step in managing these situations effectively. Henry & Grogan is dedicated to empowering our clients through comprehensive legal support, particularly when dealing with complex encounters such as those involving Immigration...
The work of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents often involves enforcing federal immigration laws, which can lead to the detention and deportation of individuals who are in the country without proper documentation. In recent years, many states, counties, and cities throughout the United...
The immigration process is often overwhelming, filled with intricate steps that can be difficult to navigate. Unfortunately, it’s due to this complexity that people with ill intentions are able to exploit those seeking a better life. These scammers may offer false promises or manipulate legal...
The F-1 visa provides international students with the opportunity to pursue their academic dreams in the United States. However, this visa is temporary and not designed as a direct path to permanent residency. If you decide you want to stay in the U.S. permanently to...
Asylum is a vital lifeline for individuals fleeing their home countries due to persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. For many refugees, applying for asylum is a critical step toward rebuilding their lives in safety. However,...
U.S. immigration laws impose serious consequences, including deportation, for certain criminal convictions. For immigrants and their loved ones, understanding the types of crimes that may result in deportation is critical to protecting one’s legal status. If you have any questions about a specific situation you...
Reuniting with loved ones is often the ultimate goal for many immigrants living in the United States. If you’re a U.S. citizen longing to bring your parents to join you, family-based immigration laws make this dream possible. By sponsoring your parents for a green card,...
Honesty in immigration applications is not only a legal duty but also critical to securing various immigration benefits. Misrepresentations can have severe legal repercussions, including denial of benefits, criminal penalties, deportation, and removal. Below, we will cover the importance of truthfulness on an immigration application,...
