Legal Articles, Deportation
What is L1 Blanket Petition and Who May Apply for L-1 Blanket?
The L visa for nonimmigrant intracompany transferees allows U.S.-based employers to petition to transfer certain alien employees from related foreign entities to work in the United States.
National Benefits Center Average Processing Times as of August 31, 2016
On October 18, 2016, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released its most recent processing times information for the National Benefits Center (NBC). This processing time information reflects processing times as of August 31, 2016.
Reinstatement of F1 Status
Individuals on F1 student status are required to follow all of the rules and regulations regarding F1 status in order to maintain such status. If an F1 student commits a status violation, he or she will be considered out of status.
Election Issues and Immigration #12: Immigration in the Final Presidential Debate
In this article, I will provide an overview of the debate on immigration in the final Presidential debate of 2016.
Minor Party Candidates Part Two / Election Issues and Immigration #11: Examining the Minor Party Candidates on Immigration
With the high unfavorable ratings of both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, many voters have come to the conclusion that neither deserves their votes for President. While some voters may stay home or leave the Presidential line on their ballots blank, others...
What is EB4?
The employment-based fourth preference (EB4) category is an immigrant visa preference category for “special immigrants.” A person may apply for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status in the EB4 category if he or she meets the requirements for status as a special immigrant.
Attorney General Vacates 2008 AG Decision in Silva-Trevino I (Article From 2015)
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued an important precedent decision in the Matter of Silva-Trevino (“Silva-Trevino III”), 26 I&N Dec. 826 (BIA 2016) regarding the analytical framework for determining of a conviction under a federal or state statute is for a CIMT.
Election Issues and Immigration #13: My Hopes for the Election
With the 2016 election fast approaching, it is time to wrap up my series of blog posts on immigration issues and the election. To cap off the series, I will offer my proverbial endorsements for the President, Senate, and U.S. House while highlighting a few key races of national importance.
Minor Party Candidates Part One: Scenarios Involving Minor Party Candidates
In this article, I will provide a brief overview of the effect that voting third party may have in this election, and how certain minor party candidates have fared in the past.
What is Public Charge
Under section 212(a)(4)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), an alien who is considered “likely to become a public charge” is inadmissible to the United States. A public charge determination may be made at the time of an application for a visa or at the time of adjustment of status.