Facing an unfavorable immigration decision can be a disheartening and stressful experience. Whether your visa application was denied, a deportation order was issued, or your petition for permanent residency was rejected, it is important to know that you have options to challenge the decision. At...
Applying for a green card is not usually a quick or easy process. Once an application is submitted, it can take months or years to approve a green card application. In that time, there may be circumstances where you need to leave the country for...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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?”
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"...
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...
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...