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What Government Agencies Are Involved in the Immigration System?
Navigating the U.S. immigration system is not an easy task – especially when multiple federal agencies are involved in enforcing U.S. immigration laws. To assist you in sorting through all of these agencies, here is a quick overview of the...
Visa Waiver Program Overview & Associated Adjustment of Status Issues
The Visa Waiver Program (“VWP”) allows citizens of certain countries to travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa, provided certain requirements are met. This saves many travelers from the headache of applying for a B-1/B-2...
EB-2 Chinese Nationals: Tired of waiting to apply for a Green Card? EB-3 may be a faster option
Recent USCIS guidance indicates that individuals from China with timely filed EB-2 category I-140s can now take advantage of movement in the Visa Bulletin’s EB-3 category by having their employers file a new EB-3 I-140 petition. In doing so, the...
5 Easy New Year’s Resolutions to Help Maintain Your Immigration Status
Even though 2014 is already here, it’s not too late to add a few resolutions that can go a long way toward helping you maintain your immigration status and not violate U.S. immigration laws. With comprehensive immigration reform on the...
Holiday Travel Tips for 2013, Including Tips for Navigating the New Electronic I-94 System
When planning for your holiday travel, there are several important things to keep in mind this year as a result of the new electronic I-94 system, which was implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) earlier this year. The...
Possible Issues for Same-Sex Couples at Airports & Ports of Entry to U.S.
To date, no guidance from Customs & Border Protection (CBP) about DOMA decision's effect on protocol As has been widely reported, on June 26, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)...
Make Sure Immigration Knows When You Move
Foreign nationals in the U.S. are generally required to notify the government of an address change. This requirement arises for those who have temporary legal status, permanent resident status, and/or those who are in removal proceedings. If you are a...
Your Income Tax Return Matters
Whether you are a permanent resident, a temporary worker, or undocumented in the U.S., failure to file taxes or filing taxes incorrectly may have serious immigration implications. As such, please remember that the filing deadline for your 2012 taxes was...
