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Employment-based Green Cards for Those with DACA
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether to cancel DACA and a decision is expected this spring or early summer. DACA recipients are encouraged to evaluate whether they would be eligible for an employment-based green card. While many DACA recipients...
Obtaining an Arrival/Departure Record (I-94) Through Land Borders Requires a Special Application and Fee
Form I-94, the Arrival/Departure Record, is a form used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to keep track of the arrival and status of people who enter the U.S. through ports of entry who are not U.S. citizens or...
The New H-1B Lottery Process at a Glance
On December 6, 2019, USCIS announced it will be implementing a new online H-1B registration system for the upcoming FY 2021 H-1B cap season. This new registration system will require employers to electronically register applicants prior to filing the complete...
The Immigration Consequences of Convictions for Driving Under the Influence
Multiple convictions for driving under the influence (“DUI”) can have harsh immigration consequences, even with subsequent efforts at rehabilitation. Matter of Castillo-Perez, 27 I&N Dec. 664 (A.G. 2019), a case decided by Attorney General William P. Barr on October 25,...
5 Tips to Make the Most of your Immigration Consultation
At Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, our attorneys conduct consultations everyday with individuals, families, and businesses. We understand the importance of your immigration case and we want you to get the most out of your consultation. Here are 5 easy things...
USCIS Proposes to Nearly Double the Fee for Applying for a Green Card and Citizenship! Consider Applying Before the Change Takes Place
On November 14, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security proposed a new rule which would increase U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) fees by a weighted average of 21%. The fee changes have not yet gone into effect, and members...
Renew Your DACA Now in Advance of the Supreme Court Decision!
On November 12, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in the three consolidated cases where Plaintiffs challenged the termination of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) by the Trump Administration. A holding that the termination...
The Ongoing Battle Over Health Insurance for Immigrants
On August 14, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security published a final regulation that would have radically changed the way that USCIS considers certain benefits used by immigrants in determining whether they are a “public charge” and therefore not eligible...
