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Federal Judge in Texas Blocks DACA Again
The DACA roller coaster is unfortunately not yet over. Despite the fact that several courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, reinstated DACA last year after President Trump cancelled the program, and despite the fact that President Biden has made it a priority to create...
Which Categories of Employment Based Visas Allow Spouses to Work
There are many types of employment-based visas. These visas allow principal applicant to legally work in the United States, with some exceptions only for the petitioning employer. The H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 visas allow a non-citizen to be employed in...
USCIS Introduces New Process to Expedite Work Authorization for Immigrant Crime Victims
Undocumented individuals who have been victims of certain qualifying crimes may apply for U nonimmigrant status if they cooperate in the investigation or prosecution of that crime. Unfortunately, applicants for U nonimmigrant status (or U visas) must wait years for...
Updates to the National Interest Exception
In an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the four Presidential Proclamations, Presidential Proclamation 9984 (China); Presidential Proclamation 9992 (Iran); Presidential Proclamation 10143 (Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, and South Africa); and Presidential Proclamation 10199...
Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan is proud to announce Tahreem Kalam as its newest Shareholder.
Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan P.C. (MMH) partner Tahreem Kalam has joined founders James Hallagan and Margaret “Peggy” McCormick, and shareholder Beata Leja, as a shareholder in the firm. MMH was founded in 1975 by Joseph (Joe) Minsky (1928-1992). In 1986,...
Employment-based Green Cards for Those with DACA
While President Biden has proposed comprehensive immigration reform and various other bills are pending in Congress to specifically provide a path to citizenship for beneficiaries of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), there is no way of knowing if or...
FAQs on NVC Case Processing
After USCIS approves your immigrant visa petition, your case is transferred to the Department of State's National Visa Center (“NVC”) for pre-processing if your case strategy requires you to attend an interview at the Embassy/Consulate. Once we submit your fees,...
Does Your Sex Life Impact Your Immigration Case?
One hallmark of the legal system in the United States is the right to privacy. Unfortunately, that “right” does not exist to the extent that you might expect in the immigration context. Below is a discussion of several different ways...
