The announcement about deferred action for eligible DREAM students caught us pleasantly by surprise. Under the administration plan, illegal immigrants will be immune from deportation, if they were brought to the US before they turned 16 and are younger than 30; if they have been in the country for at…
The recent news about an E2 visa for Israelis are exciting. The measure added Israel to the list of countries eligible for E-2 investor visas. Once signed into law by President Obama, as expected, the bill will put Israel on a list with more than 79 other countries whose citizens…
Great News story about our client Ayded Reyes, Attorney Jacob Sapochnick is also interviewed. Reyes was allowed to stay here under a policy announced by the Obama administration last year dubbed “prosecutorial discretion.” It directs immigration officials to focus on prosecuting and deporting serious criminals and those who have repeatedly…
The heart of the extreme hardship waiver application is the determination of extreme hardship to a qualifying relative who can either be a U.S. citizen spouse or parent. Factors USCIS considers when determining extreme hardship include, but are not limited to: 1. Health – For example: Ongoing or specialized treatment…
We are part of AILA’s AC 180. AILA’s social media competition (“Annual Conference 180” or “AC 180”) pits 11 social media savvy participants against each other in battles of creativity. The goal of AC 180 is to promote the use of social media within our membership, culminating in our biggest…
We have started to experiment with Speed Drawing techniques, and will start creating Videos explaining different concepts and rules in Immigration Law. The first fun Video is about our office. Enjoy and let us know what you think.
So what is a Fiance Visa? K1 visa, is a U.S. non-immigrant visa which can be issued to the foreign national fiance or fiancee of a U.S. citizen. The visa is a single entry visa (can only be used once) that allows the U.S. citizen’s foreign national fiance to enter…
Asylum is the legal protection afforded by the United States government to a person who can demonstrate a “well-founded fear of persecution” based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Asylees are distinguished from refugees by their presence in the country. They are seeking…
If the immigration officer at the border of the U.S. allows the alien to be admitted into the U.S., the officer will issue an I-94 card and the alien obtains a legal status to remain in the United States for the specific purpose or purposes designated by the visa for…
Most Americans will support legislation to admit more doctors, scientists, and entrepreneurs, but they are deeply divided on the issue of amnesty for illegal immigrants. Our leaders don’t seem to understand the urgency of the situation. They fail to recognize how much the world has changed. Entrepreneurs see abundant opportunities…