In August 2019, the Department of Homeland Security published a new rule for finding “public charges” among those applying for permanent residency. Being a “public charge”—defined by law as someone... read more →
可以的。根据《反對暴力侵害婦女行為法》， 如果能证明您的美国或绿卡配偶有虐待您，而且你们的婚姻是合法与真实的，您就可以为自己申请绿卡。 Fortunately, the answer is YES. Pursuant to the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), if you can demonstrate that your U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident spouse abused you and... read more →
On December 10, 2019, USCIS announced two policy changes affecting those with DUI convictions or other criminal convictions and the immigration benefits they might receive. The policy updates incorporate two... read more →
Once the arguments have been heard for and against, the opinions are divided and the anxiety continues. Defenders and detractors of DACA, -a program that protects the deportation of 700,000... read more →
Una vez escuchados los argumentos a favor y en contra, las opiniones están divididas y la zozobra continúa. Defensores y detractores de DACA, -programa que ampara de la deportación a... read more →
For the majority of employment-based immigrant visa applicants, obtaining a Labor Certification is the most time consuming and difficult step of pursuing lawful permanent residence. Colloquially referred to as PERM... read more →
On November 8, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced proposed adjustments to fees for certain immigration benefits and services before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). Link to... read more →
Earlier this month, President Trump issued his Presidential Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Healthcare System”. Beginning November 3rd 2019, all... read more →
Three federal judges issued temporary injunctions against the new public charge rule that was to take effect on October 15, 2019. (For more information on the proposed rule please see... read more →
On August 14, 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule, which pertains public charge. Being a public charge is a separate inadmissibility ground for applicants for... read more →