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My Top Takeaways from a Recent Cancellation of Removal Case
Proving Ten Years of Physical Presence in the United States You must have documented proof of your physical presence in the United States for each of...
Written by attorney Michael L Detzky
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How to Change Your Address with USCIS
Who Must Report a Change of Address (and When) U.S. immigration law requires most non-U.S. citizens to report a change of address to USCIS within 10 d...
Written by attorney Samira Ghaderi
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Legal Guide: Understanding the U.S. Visa Bond Pilot Program for B-1/B-2 Applicants
What is the Visa Bond Pilot Program? The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has created a 12-month Visa Bond Pilot Program that applies to certain visitor...
Written by attorney Rabindra K. Singh
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STATUS OF IMMIGRATION VISA (IMMIGRANT VISA)
NTRODUCTION Status of Immigration Visa: What Every Immigrant Visa Applicant Needs to Know If you’re planning to live in the United States permanently...
Written by attorney Yasin Bilgehan Akalan
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TRUMP’S 2025 DEPORTATION POLICIES
Core Features of the Trump Administration’s Deportation Strategy President Trump’s 2025 immigration policy is marked by sweeping enforcement mechanism...
Written by attorney Yasin Bilgehan Akalan
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EB-2 NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVER (NIW): GREEN CARD WITHOUT EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP
The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) allows individuals with advanced degrees, exceptional abilities, or significant experience in fields like scie...
Play Video Written by attorney Yasin Bilgehan Akalan
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THRIVING US CAREER PATH |(O1 Visa)
The O-1A category is designed for individuals with extraordinary ability in fields such as science, business, education, or athletics. The O-1 visa of...
Play Video Written by attorney Yasin Bilgehan Akalan
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The DHS Registration Requirement: Tips & Guidance
Foreign National Categories The DHS has outlined several categories of foreign nationals who require the mandatory registration. The first category of...
Written by attorney Maria Costanza Barducci
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Student Visa Holders in the United States-Do's and Don'ts
Stay Informed About Policy Changes Immigration policies can change quickly, so prioritize staying updated on any changes from USCIS or DHS. Also, foll...
Written by attorney Ravneet Kaur Brar
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Citizenship Denied: Answers to 5 Common Questions
What are the common reasons for citizenship denials? Here are some common reasons for citizenship denials - frequent absences from the US, failing to...
Written by attorney Doreen A. Emenike
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Why Filing Tax Returns is Important for U.S. Citizenship and Permanent Residency?
Permanent residence application In general, individuals seeking permanent residence in the United States must provide information regarding whether th...
Written by attorney Alena Miles
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USCIS Tightens Requirements for National Interest Waivers (NIWs): What You Need to Know
What is the National Interest Waiver (NIW)? The National Interest Waiver (NIW) falls under the EB-2 employment-based immigrant visa category, which is...
Written by attorney Oleg Gherasimov
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H-1B Modernization Rule Finalized
New Rule, New Form Version A new Form I-129 will be required for all filings as of the effective date, with older versions no longer accepted. Key Upd...
Written by attorney Jacqueline Lentini McCullough
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How Employers Can Prepare For An Immigration Crackdown
Take an Inventory of Your Company's I-9s Organize all Form I-9 records and ensure they are easily accessible, whether stored in paper format or electr...
Written by attorney James Kay Larsen
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Cross-Border Estate Planning: A Guide for International Families
Understand International Laws: Start by gaining a clear understanding of the estate and inheritance laws in both your home country and the country whe...
Written by attorney Timothy Patrick Murphy
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Frequently Asked Questions About the E-2 Visa
What is the E-2 Visa? The E-2 Visa originates from a treaty between the US and various countries to encourage trade and commerce, and to stimulate the...
Written by attorney Alicia Khoo
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Overview of the ‘Keeping Families Together’ Program: Enhancing Family Unity and Economic Stability t
Eligibility Criteria: The program sets specific eligibility requirements for noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens: 1. Marriage and S...
Written by attorney Oleg Gherasimov
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DHS Announces New Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families
Current Challenges in Family Immigration Under the current immigration law, noncitizens married to U.S. citizens can apply for lawful permanent reside...
Written by attorney Oleg Gherasimov
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Who is eligible and how is someone eligible for release from immigration detention?
Learn how you or a friend or family member may be eligible for release from immigration detention.
Play Video Written by attorney Allison Nicole Grosz
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Top 10 Winning Tips for a Green Card Through Marriage to a US Citizen
Spousal Declarations Your spousal declarations have to describe how your marriage is bonafide (genuine). Merely saying, "My marriage is genuine" is no...
Written by attorney Alicia Khoo
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U.S. Consular Processing or Change of Status? What in the World?
Within the US or Outside the US A. Change of Status: This is done while you are inside the US. You do not have to leave while you are awaiting the dec...
Written by attorney Alicia Khoo
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Immigration understanding
Immigration facts The Immigration Process March 19, 2024 Here is a short step-by-step process of theUS immigration process. (Note: this is a simplisti...
Written by attorney Thomas Henry Johnson
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O-1 Visa: Agents as Petitioners
Who can sponsor my O-1 visa? The O-1 visa requires an employer or agent petitioner to file the petition on behalf of an O-1 beneficiary. Immigration r...
Written by attorney Simon Craven
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The Impact of Criminal Convictions on Immigration Status and Remedies for Non-Citizens
The Legal Intersection: Criminal Convictions Impacting Immigration Status When non-citizens face criminal charges, the conviction's ramifications exte...
Written by attorney Brandon Harper
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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Two significant steps for acquiring Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Initial Appearance Before the Family or Surrogate’s Court: The minor involved...
Written by attorney Ghenadie Rusu
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