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My I-94 has a different expiration date than my approval notice! Help!
An I-94 is the DHS Arrival/Departure record typically issued by Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) at the U.S. port of entry to all non-immigrant visitors. It can also be issued by USCIS upon an extension of status within the U.S....
Can I bring my pet or service animal to the United States?
Our office receives this question quite often, and the rules which regulate the topic involve U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of...
Immigration Status and Visa Status: Is There a Difference?
Although the term “visa” is often used to encompass multiple topics, including an entry stamp in your passport, a visa that you obtained at a U.S. consulate or an approval notice of your immigration status in the U.S., these technically...
WHAT IS A “FOIA REQUEST” AND WHY IS IT AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows any individual to submit a request to any federal government agency to obtain documents pertaining to themselves or others. In representing an individual, an attorney may often recommend that you submit a “FOIA...
Limited 30-day Extensions for Individuals on Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) During COVID-19 Pandemic
Individuals who have entered the U.S. on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP or ESTA) may now be able to temporarily extend their status in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ordinarily, those entering the U.S. under the VWP can stay...
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...
Safeguarding Your Devices When Traveling Abroad
If you are traveling abroad or returning to the United States, beware, the Fourth Amendment protections against warrantless searches do not apply to your electronic devices at the border--at least not yet. According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),...
Immigration Implications of Government Shutdown 2018
As of today, January 20, 2018, many aspects of the United States government have shut down because Congress cannot agree on a budget for continued spending, largely because of a stalemate on many important issues, including providing a path to...
