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The Hidden Risks of Compliance: When Biometrics Lead to Detention
Navigating the U.S. immigration system often requires a delicate balance between following the rules and protecting one's safety. For most, a biometrics appointment, where fingerprints and photographs are taken, is a routine step in securing a benefit like a U visa or a work permit. However, for a specific group of foreigners, these appointments have increasingly become high-stakes encounters with federal enforcement. Immigration lawyers have been observing a developing trend
Apr 82 min read


The Digital Dilemma: Why Paper May Still Be King for Your I-751 Filing
Navigating USCIS Online Glitches in 2026 For many conditional residents, the process of "removing conditions" on a Green Card via Form I-751 is a stressful but necessary step toward permanent security in the United States. In an era where "digital-first" is the mantra, one would expect the USCIS online filing system to be the most efficient route. However, recent trends in early 2026 suggest that the digital path is currently riddled with inconsistent glitches that can leave
Apr 72 min read


Deferred Enforced Departure Guidelines for Hong Kong Residents
The U.S. Department of State (DHS) has released the guidelines under which Hong Kong residents can apply for employment authorization in...
Oct 20, 20212 min read


President to Rescind COVID-19 Travel Bans; Travelers Must Present Proof of Vaccination
President Biden will rescind the COVID-19 travel bans. From November 8, 2021, the U.S. will admit fully vaccinated foreign air travelers...
Oct 18, 20211 min read


Attention Business Owners in Need of Short-Term Non-agricultural Workers!
Consider kick-starting the Prevailing Wage filing process for the January 2022 H-2B filing deadline. As prevailing wage determinations...
Oct 15, 20211 min read


Legal Immigration Suffers Under the Biden Administration
The Biden Administration is continuing the prior Administration's willful bottleneck on legal immigration to the U.S. According to Jorge...
Oct 12, 20211 min read


How to Work in the U.S. Without a University Degree?
Many people dream of having the opportunity to live and work in the U.S. Unfortunately, obtaining this dream can be quite challenging....
Jun 2, 20217 min read


Nine Tips for Filing H-1B Petitions in FY2022
The H-1B season is winding down, with 43 days left in the H-1B petition filing period. If you are an immigration lawyer or employer...
May 18, 20213 min read


Top Twenty Employment Sponsors For H-1B Visas
Eligibility To Apply For H-1B One of the most common employment-based visas is the H-1B visa for specialty occupations. It is suitable...
Apr 23, 20214 min read


Razones por las que es vital utilizar un abogado de inmigración
¿Por qué contratar a un abogado de inmigración cuando los formularios de USCIS son gratuitos y parecen fáciles de responder? Existe una...
Apr 23, 20214 min read


Gate Keeping: U.S. Supreme Court Assesses TPS Recipients' Eligibility to Obtain Green Cards
After having held a telephone hearing for a current case, Sanchez v. Mayorkas, the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to support the...
Apr 20, 20212 min read


Expansion of NIE Eligibility for Persons Subject to Geographic Travel Restrictions
Today, the Department of State (DOS) announced that it has expanded the qualification criteria for travelers seeking to procure a...
Apr 8, 20213 min read


DACA Recipients Left in Limbo Once Again as Federal Judge Defers Ruling
Earlier today, U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen deferred ruling on the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”)...
Mar 30, 20212 min read


A Guide to U.S. Dual Citizenship
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a momentous occasion. This change in status endows individuals with several new privileges and protections....
Mar 25, 20212 min read


Biden Administration Grants Relief to Venezuelan Migrants Through Temporary Protected Status
Last week Monday, the White House released a statement indicating that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be accessible to Venezuelans...
Mar 16, 20213 min read


Biden Administration Provides Avenues for Family Reunification
At a White House briefing on Monday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has announced avenues of relief for migrant...
Mar 2, 20213 min read


Divisive Public Charge Rule Subject to Review by Court and Federal Agencies
The last month has witnessed a double assault on actions surrounding public charge inadmissibility. The Supreme Court has agreed to take...
Feb 24, 20213 min read


Don't Delay, Apply Today! DACA Recipients Face an Uncertain Future as Court Ruling Draws Near
In December 2020, thousands of young people flocked to apply for DACA (“Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals”) after a federal judge...
Feb 4, 20213 min read


Biden Terminates Discriminatory Travel Bans Impacting Nationals from Muslim & African Countries
In a bid to create a more humane immigration system, President Biden issued Proclamation 10141: ‘Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to...
Jan 27, 20214 min read


Promise Kept: Biden-Harris Administration Addresses Immigration Reform on First Day in Office
In the last twenty four hours, social media has exploded with joyful commentary as immigration activists celebrate the definitive actions...
Jan 21, 20213 min read
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