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20 Dec Could I Reenter the U.S. If I Overstay My Visa?

Posted at 16:41h in Uncategorized

Non-American citizens can enter the United States under a visa. Each type of visa has its own set of requirements and a set length of time that the person is allowed to stay in the country before they must leave. However, foreign nationals are not picked up by immigration at the time they are expected to leave the country, so occasionally, people overstay their visas. If you realize you've overstayed your visa, it’s critical to consult an attorney immediately.

20 Dec What Should You Ask When You Meet With an Immigration Lawyer?

Posted at 16:35h in Uncategorized

Many lawyers will require a consultation before they agree to take your case. During this time, your prospective attorney will likely ask you many questions to ascertain more information about your immigration status and goals for citizenship. During this evaluation, the attorney will be evaluating...

20 Dec 4 Common Reasons for Denials of H-1B Visas

Posted at 16:32h in Uncategorized

Denials of H-1B visas have been rising consistently over a decade. New policies and stricter enforcement from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have led to an ever-growing number of individuals no longer being able to receive H-1B visas successfully. This has left many...

22 Oct Can I Get Unemployment Benefits as a Green Card Holder?

Posted at 12:17h in Uncategorized

With COVID-19 continuing to ravage through the United States and millions of job losses, it's natural for citizens, permanent residents, and visa holders to worry about issues like job security. So, if you're wondering about unemployment benefits for green card holders, this guide will help you understand a little more.

12 Mar Key Differences Between Marriage Visas and Fiance Visas

Posted at 13:42h in Uncategorized

Immigration is a tedious, complicated, and arduous process to go through alone, but you don’t have to. Immigration law is best understood under the guidance of an immigration lawyer. Many long-distance partners seek to eliminate the distance between them by getting married and moving the foreign partner to the United States. Married partners have a more direct path through the immigration process and eventual citizenship, but the question becomes, “is it better to get married in the US, or is it better to get married abroad?”

16 Feb What the New Immigration Bill Could Mean for You

Posted at 16:27h in Blog, Immigration News

On his first day in office, U.S. President Joseph Biden unveiled his plan to revamp the nation's immigration system with the Citizenship Act of 2021. This swift sign of President Biden's commitment to our country's "religious freedom and tolerance" and "long history of welcoming people"...

03 Jun Will public benefits impact my immigration application?

Posted at 16:08h in Immigration Defense & Criminal Defense

On behalf of Henry & Grogan on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Many recent rules have made life more complicated for immigrants living in the United States of America. Included on this list is a more detailed definition of the term “public charge.” Now, it is possible that...

13 Dec Can a visitor be deported for overstaying their visa?

Posted at 17:34h in Blog, Deportation Defense, Immigration Defense & Criminal Defense, Immigration News

On behalf of Henry & Grogan on Friday, December 13, 2019. If you have been traveling, studying, working or visiting family in the United States and used your visa for entry, you are probably not worried about removal. After all, you legally entered the country. What you may not...

11 Sep How to help a family member or friend who’s been detained by ICE

Posted at 17:33h in Blog, Deportation Defense, Family Immigration, Immigration Defense & Criminal Defense, Immigration News

On behalf of Henry & Grogan on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. When a loved one is missing, it can feel like a chunk of your heart is gone. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials picked up your family member or close friend, and you don’t know how...

06 Jun Immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers: What’s the difference?

Posted at 17:29h in Blog, Immigration News

On behalf of Henry & Grogan on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Immigration is a perennially hot topic in the United States. We often hear buzzwords from politicians and the media that we don’t fully understand. With so much muddled language around the issue, it’s important to understand the...