Immigration Appeals

How To Appeal an Immigration Decision

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has the ability to approve or deny immigration applications. Some think that rejection is final, but that is not necessarily the case. The applicant can appeal the decision to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). With the counsel of an experienced immigration attorney, there can be a possibility of a successful appeal.

June 24, 2019 No Comments

Deportation Defense

What is DACA?

In many cases, when undocumented migrants enter the US they do so with their family. This means that children are brought along and they too become undocumented individuals. Children and young migrants often do not have a choice of whether they should illegally cross the border or not – it is a choice for survival for many. In an effort to protect these children and young migrants, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) provides temporary protection from deportation. Furthermore, the minors and youth protected by DACA are commonly called the Dreamers.

June 20, 2019 No Comments

Deportation Defense

A Path to Citizenship for Dreamers

For decades, young undocumented immigrants and minors – “Dreamers” – have petitioned for a path to permanent residency in the US with little success. On Tuesday, June 4th the Democrats passed an ambitious new bill called the American Dream and Promise Act, which would provide Dreamers a path to citizenship even as the federal administration threatens to deport them. Using their majority in the House, the Democrats saw the legislation pass 237 to 187; however, the act may not see similar approval once it reaches the Republican-controlled Senate.

June 17, 2019 No Comments

Investment Visas

The Investor Visa Program – EB-5 Visa to the US

When speaking of immigrant visas to the US, people commonly think of two main categories: visas for those who want to work in the US and for those who have American family members. However, visas for workers are not just limited to those who have work offers for a specific position. The EB-5 visa allows for foreign individuals to invest in a US business and through that action, receive permanent resident status.

June 13, 2019 No Comments

Employment Visas

The EB-4 Visa

The immigration system in the US allows for families to be reunited, but it also provides the opportunity for immigrants to enter and work in the country. The available work immigrant visas are categorized based on priority, with there being 5 levels. The fourth priority, or the EB-4 visa, is reserved for special kinds of workers. Specifically, the visa is offered to religious workers, some government employees, and members of international organizations.

June 10, 2019 No Comments