Immigration

The United States is a nation founded by immigrants, and the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes provide legal rights and protections for immigrants to this country, regardless of their immigration status. Undocumented immigrants often live in the shadows because they fear reprisals if they try to exercise their rights, or benefit from the protections available…

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers several options for pathways to obtaining a visa for non-immigrant business people and entrepreneurs who would like to visit the United States. The B-1 visa allows those who would like to enter the U.S. to engage in business activities such as business meetings, conferences, contract negotiations consultations…

Marrying a citizen of the United States is one way to qualify for eventual naturalization. It is possible for you to become eligible for a green card, but there are several important things to be aware of before you pursue this option. Section 319(a) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA) contains all of the…

On May 31, 2016, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) took action to prevent an activist federal judge, Andrew Hanen, from imposing sanctions on DOJ prosecutors, which would require them to attend mandatory ethics classes. Judge Hanen is the same judge who put a halt to expanding President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…

There is a new immigration controversy brewing in the U.S. Congress as members on both sides of the aisle spoil for a fight over a renewed effort to increase the number of H-2B Visas for low-skilled foreign workers. H-2B Visas cover immigrants who work in lower-paying, low-skilled, temporary positions such as landscapers, hospitality, seafood processors…

You may have heard stories of how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents sometimes raid private homes in warrantless raids in an effort to aggressively enforce immigration policies. The stories have folks pretty frightened – and rightfully so. But we know that the key to overcoming fears is looking at the facts, and knowing your…

In November 2014, President Obama announced executive actions on immigration, which were quickly blocked by a lawsuit that was filed by the state of Texas along with 25 other states (including Tennessee). These executive actions intended to allow millions of undocumented immigrants to become eligible to apply for work authorization programs. There are about 4.3…

On December 31, 2015, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a request for public comments on a proposed rule change to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations related to some of its employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa programs. The intention is to better enable employers in the United States to hire and retain…

A new report released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine reveals how immigrants are having a positive impact on American Society. The Integration of Immigrants Into American Society takes data compiled over 20 years to study how immigrants and their descendants have found ways to adapt to U.S. culture in areas such…

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will be working with the Department of State (DOS) to revise the procedures for determining when you may file an application for adjustment of status, which is the implementation of one aspect of President Obama’s November 2014 executive action on immigration. The revised process…