Legal Articles, Immigration

Secretary Kelly Reportedly Does Not Commit to Defending DACA Against Potential Legal Challenges

On July 12, 2017, Politico reported that Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly had told thirty members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus that, while he personally supported the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program, the Trump Administration would not commit to defending it...

Tis the season for Holiday wishes, and hopefully much more for DREAM(ers)

Tis the season for Holiday wishes, and hopefully much more for DREAM(ers)

Travel and Visa ban for Nationals of Certain Countries: Advisory and Tips

Travel and Visa ban for Nationals of Certain Countries: Advisory and Tips

The Executive Orders and your Deportation Defense

The Executive Orders and your Deportation Defense

Overview of your Rights under Immigration Law

Overview of your Rights under Immigration Law

E-2 Visa: Multiple Paths to Permanent Residency

E-2 Visa: Multiple Paths to Permanent Residency

Interesting Dissent From Denial of Certiorari by Justice Gorsuch in VA Case

On June 26, 2017, the Supreme Court of the United States denied a petition for certiorari in an interesting case titled Mathis v. Shulkin, No. 16-667 (U.S. Jun. 26, 2017).

Pentagon Reportedly Considering Termination the MAVNI Program

On July 3, 2017, NPR reported that the Pentagon is considering dismantling the Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) program, which was originally established in 2009. In this post, we will examine the recent MAVNI updates and what they could mean going forward.

How do I get an H-1B work visa?

What is an H-1B work visa?

Interesting Post on AILA Blog Again Misses the Mark on Advocacy During the Trump Administration

In this post, I will address an interesting and provocative blog post from a leading AILA member that, while interesting, shows that AILA's leadership is continuing down the wrong path of advocacy during the Trump Administration.

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