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Overview of LGBTI Asylum

Under current U.S. immigration law, LGBTI aliens may seek asylum in the United States.

What is the next step after an Initial Legal Consultation?

Why you should take the next step to hiring an immigration attorney after your initial legal consultation.

DHS publishes final STEM OPT rules

In this post, I will explain the procedural background that led to the new regulations, differences between the final version of the STEM OPT extension regulations and the final rule, and what may happen next with the pending litigation regarding STEM OPT extensions.

Why Should you Take The Risk and Hire an Immigration Attorney?

Just don't request information at an initial consultation but act on it.

New Rules Regarding Teacher Category of Exchange Visitor Program

The Department of State (DOS) finalized a new rule amending existing regulations governing the Teacher category of the Exchange Visitor Program (J visas). The rule was proposed on May 2, 2013 and finalized on January 29, 2016.

Inadmissibility for Criminal and Related Grounds

Section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality (INA) act lists various grounds for inadmissibility on criminal and related grounds. In limited circumstances, an alien subject to section 212(a)(2) inadmissibly may be eligible for a section 212(h) waiver.

USCIS Receipt Numbers

When the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives an application or petition, it assigns it a 13-character USCIS receipt number on the Form I-797C, Notice of Action. The USCIS receipt number is used by the agency to track and identify cases.

Permissible Activities While on B2 Status

The B2 nonimmigrant visa classification is if for temporary visitors for pleasure. There are limited activities in which a B2 nonimmigrant may engage in while on B2 status without violating status. In this article, we will review permissible and impermissible activities while on B2 status.

The European Refugee Experience

In this post, I look at some of the serious problems Europe has had with admitting substantial numbers of refugees and migrants from the Middle East and North Africa.

How to Hire an Immigration Attorney

What questions to ask before hiring an immigration attorney to assist you with your case.

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