In the realm of U.S. immigration, the increasing backlog and prolonged appointment wait times have driven individuals to make choices that carry profound consequences. One such scenario which is unfortunately... read more →
In 1966 the United States Congress enacted the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA). The CAA was placed into law in response to the large influx of Cuban citizens fleeing to the... read more →
Lawful permanent residents that meet certain requirements are eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship/naturalization. We are currently experiencing very fast processing times for citizenship/naturalization applications with USCIS as some applications... read more →
If your application for political asylum (or other immigration application) has been pending for an unusually long time, you should consider filing a writ of mandamus in the United States... read more →
For many immigrants living in the United States, one of the most challenging aspects is being separated from their loved ones. As of July 21, 2023, the National Visa Center... read more →
Every day the U.S./Mexico border is overwhelmed by persons from other countries seeking asylum in the United States. To prevail on a claim for asylum, one must demonstrate past persecution... read more →
Recently, I have had many consultations with frustrated applicants seeking remedies for their delayed applications. We have seen naturalizations taking over 3 years without any substantial updates, adjustment of status... read more →
As an attorney specializing in immigration law, I have consulted with numerous individuals in search of lawful permanent residency (“green cards”) in the United States. During these consultations, I am... read more →
In March of 2020, the CDC issued a public health order known as Title 42, which allowed the US to expedite the expulsion of asylum seekers from our southern border.... read more →
On April 27, 2023, the Department of State (State) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an expansion of the family reunification parole program, which allows eligible individuals to temporarily... read more →