A person may acquire US citizenship either at birth or through naturalization. A person born…
Under 8 CFR 205.1(a)(3)(i)(C), an approved Form I-130 petition for an alien relative is automatically…
In applications for immigration benefits or relief, the focus is often on the qualifications or…
MOST people might welcome a change in law that provides relief or benefits which were…
We have recently discussed how criminal convictions could lead to removal or inadmissibility. However, under…
A criminal conviction for a firearm offense may affect an alien’s immigration status or his…
For immigration purposes, INA 101(a)(48)(A) defines a conviction as: (1) a formal adjudication of guilt…
Convictions for certain criminal offenses could cause denial of a visa or lead to removal.…
Under INA 237(a)(1)(E)(i), a lawful permanent resident (LPR) who has knowingly encouraged, induced, assisted, abetted,…
Under INA 101(a)(15)(L), an alien who has worked continuously for one year for a firm…
Under INA 101(a)(43)(A), sexual abuse of a minor is an aggravated felony. A conviction for…
WHEN an Immigration Judge (IJ) issues a removal order, the order becomes final when the…
WHAT crimes involve moral turpitude is not an easy question to answer. Some attempts to…
AN inadmissible alien cannot receive a visa and he cannot be admitted into the US.…
Under INA 216(a)(1), an alien who: (1) applies for lawful permanent residence (LPR) based on…
ON November 20, 2014, President Obama announced a series of executive actions that would benefit…
MORE than a year ago, I discussed in an article the immigration consequences of using…
A conviction for an offense classified as an aggravated felony would disqualify an alien from…
MOST people who follow immigration law are familiar with adjustment of status, which is the…
THE Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) recently discussed the immigration implications of certain gang-related offenses.…
ALIENS who wish to visit the US temporarily for business may be issued B-1 business…
Adopted children may obtain immigration benefits in three different ways. First, under INA 101(b)(1)(E)(i), a…
ALIENS who are visiting the US temporarily for pleasure may be issued B-2 visas. Under 22…
ON July 11, 2014, USCIS issued a policy memorandum on the adjudication of H-1B petitions…
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) allows an applicant for immigration benefit under a preference…
About a year ago, we discussed inadmissibility under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i), which bars an alien from…
INA 237(a)(1)(H), commonly known as the fraud waiver, provides relief to lawful permanent residents (LPR)…
An applicant for admission or adjustment of status must generally have a qualified sponsor who…
UNDER INA 101(a)(15)(F)(i), an alien student may temporarily enter the US to pursue a course…
Tattoos have evolved into popular forms of self-expression especially among younger people. However, tattoos sometimes…
