Immigration Attorney

As of this writing, Temporary Protected Status has been granted to the nationals of sixteen countries. This status is granted by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to eligible foreign-born individuals who are unable to return home safely due to conditions in their home country. Those conditions could be a civil war or…

Layoffs are currently sweeping the tech industry. We’re also seeing layoffs in major corporations like Pepsi, and H&M.  If you’re here in the United States on certain types of work visas, you might be worried about how your layoff is going to impact your ability to remain in the United States. Here’s what you need…

While being born in the United States as the child of a foreign diplomat does not automatically grant you United States citizenship, it does offer a path towards a green card.  This is accomplished through the successful completion of an I-485 application. Your parent’s accredited title must be listed in the State Department Diplomatic List,…

If you are normally inadmissible to the United States but are seeking immigration status, all hope is not lost.  There are times when your immigration lawyer may be able to file an I-601, a INA 237, or a 212(H) waiver on your behalf. This form is called a waiver of inadmissibility, and it offers legal…

If you wish to become naturalized you will need to prove that you have exhibited “good moral character” for at least a 5-year period immediately preceding your naturalization application.  But what does good moral character mean, and how do you provide evidence that you’ve lived up to the standard?  Evidence of Good Moral Character Evidence…

If you are a victim of human trafficking then you may be eligible for a “T” visa. This visa requires that the following be true: You are a victim of human trafficking. You are assisting in the investigation or prosecution of human trafficking, unless you are under the age of 18 at the time of…

Visitor’s visas are called “B” visas, and they’re the most common type of visa that USCIS issues. They come in two forms: the B-1 visa for business visitors and the B-2 visa for people who are coming to the United States either to visit family members, or as tourists. A B visa lets you be…

Many clients hesitate to hire an immigration attorney because they fear the costs involved.  Yet the costs of not having an attorney can be much, much higher. In many cases there is not much margin for error on these applications. If you make too many mistakes, you may not be able to immigrate at all.…

Immigration can be so confusing that it’s hard to know what’s safe to do and what’s not safe to do. Fortunately, when it comes to helping children get an education, the law is very straightforward. There is no reason why you should ever have to fear bringing your kids to school.  Yes, you may absolutely…

While everyone should expect that green card processing times can take a great deal of time, the truth is some applications can fall through the cracks. If you’ve waited longer than a year for an answer, your application may be one of them. When this happens, you have the option to file what’s called a…