Immigration Law

The United States, as one of the world's leading economies, attracts individuals from around the globe seeking employment opportunities. To legally work in the U.S., foreign nationals typically need to get an employment visa. There are various types of employment...

Based on information from the Department of Homeland Security, the United States issued more than 30 million nonimmigrant visas in 2022. This was a huge increase over the previous year. For individuals engaged to a foreign national who resides outside the United...

A merit hearing is similar to a trial held in immigration court, and it is where immigrants facing deportation can present their argument for remaining in the United States. Immigrants have the ability to testify on their own behalf, making arguments and presenting...

As an immigrant to the United States who does not yet have permanent citizenship status, you might feel that your ability to stay in the country is on thin ice. The reality is that there are only a few specific reasons that you might face deportation or removal as a...

Lately, the amount of myths surrounding immigration, immigrants and removal swirling through the news is overwhelming. Unfortunately, that can make it difficult to decipher what is fact and false. So if you or a family member are dealing with immigration, you need the...

A judge or other law enforcement official may claim that your family member is "inadmissible" to the U.S. because of unlawful presence, carrying a communicable disease, or criminal activity such as prostitution or smuggling. Even so, it is possible to obtain a...

A permanent resident card, also known as a green card, is an official document that identifies an immigrant as someone who can legally live and work in the United States. If you are a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident yourself, you can petition for a family member...

Applying for permanent residency is not always a perfect process. According to the American Immigration Council, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) awards 675,000 visas every year. However, these allowances cover a broad range of categories for...

Many immigrants live in fear of deportation. This fear is not only a reality for the individual but for his or her loved ones as well. If your loved one is currently facing the threat of deportation, there are things you need to know about the potential next steps...