Understanding USCIS Public Charge Grounds of Inadmissibility: What You Need to Know
April 25, 2023
The term “public charge” refers to an individual primarily dependent on the government for financial support and basic needs, either through receiving certain public benefits or through long-term institutionalization at …
Read This ArticleGetting Married at the Courthouse: A Step-by-Step Guide for Immigration Purposes
April 15, 2023
Picture this: a couple stands hand-in-hand, exchanging heartfelt vows in an intimate setting, surrounded by the enchanting ambiance of history and law. Courthouse weddings are a cost-effective and legally sound …
Read This ArticleWhat Is A Joint Sponsor for Immigrant Applications?
January 12, 2023
A joint sponsor, or financial co-sponsor, is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who can help an applicant for a family-based green card meet the income requirements by committing …
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What is a Police Certificate of Clearance?
November 11, 2022
A Police Certificate of Clearance is a document that proves that you have no criminal record. It is also known as a Good Conduct Certificate (CGC). A police certificate is …
Read This ArticleUSCIS Tax Return Requirements for Immigrants
November 4, 2022
For those who hold a green card in the United States, there are certain tax requirements that must be met to ensure compliance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) …
Read This ArticleBigamy vs. Polygamy: Dealing With Accidental Bigamy and Naturalization
November 8, 2021
Bigamy vs. Polygamy Bigamy and polygamy are two different types of marriage practices, both involving marriages to multiple spouses. In a bigamous marriage, the two or more spouses are typically …
Read This ArticleU.S. Visitor Visa Extension Fee & B-1/B-2 Visa Extension
March 22, 2021
If you have a visitor visa in the United States, you may need to extend your stay. You may need more time to complete a business project or a medical …
Read This ArticleJoe Biden’s Immigration Reform: How Will My Immigration Status Be Affected?
February 1, 2021
President Joe Biden’s immigration bill includes multiple changes to the current immigration policy that will likely affect the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the United States who do not …
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Social Security Administration “no-match” letters
June 26, 2019
Since March 2019, employers across the U.S. have received over a half-million “no-match” letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA), informing them that the name or number listed on a …
Read This ArticleBAHA, USMCA and TN Visas
January 14, 2019
In the area of employment-based immigration, the laws have not changed, but there have been actions at the executive level that make it more difficult for United States businesses who …
Read This ArticleUnited States immigration policy after Sessions’ departure
November 14, 2018
In the wake of (now former) Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ termination, a great deal of speculation with regards to the future of United States immigration policy has arisen. Sessions was …
Read This ArticleAn immigration lawyer responds to a humanitarian crisis
November 12, 2018
I’m writing this in the San Antonio airport after a week of pro bono legal work for detained asylum seekers in Dilley, Texas. Sitting across from me are a young …
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