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New Zealand Nationals Now Eligible for E1 and E2 Visas

On June 10, 2019, citizens of New Zealand became eligible to seek E1 treaty trader visas and E2 treaty investor visas in the United States.

Divorce...Party?

Divorce parties are an international trend. Should you have one? Should you attend one? See my 5 Tips for Divorce Parties to maximize the fun while mitigating risk.

This Info Saves Lives

Far too many high-conflict separations and divorces end in intimate partner homicide. The current risk assessment tools, if implemented effectively, offer some preventative hope...but we need to know and use them to save lives. Be in the know!

Back-to-School Tips for High Conflict Parents

Just ask a parent in a high-conflict situation...some of the helpful, sensible advice out there simply does not apply to their contentious parenting landscape. Here are some back-to-school tips for the 10% of parents facing this difficult reality.

Joint Declaration Between United States and Mexico on Border Security

On June 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released a joint declaration between the United States and Mexico on stemming the flow of migrants across the United States border from Mexico.

18 New Immigration Judges Sworn in on May 10, 2019

On May 10, 2019, the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) held an investiture ceremony to swear in 18 new immigration judges. One of the 18 new immigration judges will serve as an assistant chief immigration judge with supervisory responsibilities.

Ken Cuccinelli Appointed Acting Director of USCIS

On June 10, 2019, the acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, announced that Ken Cuccinelli will serve as the new acting director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), effective immediately.

DOS Determines It Cannot Process Hague Convention Adoptions From Guyana

On June 3, 2019, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) determined it will not be able to process intercountry adoptions from Guyana initiated on or after June 1, 2019.

The Truth About Bankruptcy In Virginia

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Mark Morgan Appointed Acting ICE Director

On May 28, 2019, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, announced that Mark Morgan would begin serving as the Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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