Don’t Let Inadmissibility Get In the Way of Adjustment of Status
Immigrants who apply to become a permanent resident of the United States navigate through a process called “adjustment status.” But if you previously were classified as inadmissible, or fear you will be, don’t let that get in the way of applying for your adjustment status. What Is Adjustment Status? Someone who wishes to change their immigration status, such as a temporary...Read More
Young Immigrants’ Protections Restored
After a tumultuous four years for immigrant protections and rights, immigrants saw a bright spot in December 2020. The Trump administration announced full restoration of the President Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for young immigrants. This program shields hundreds of thousands of young people from deportation. In 2017, President Trump ended DACA, eliminating...Read More
Undocumented Immigrants Get Undeserved Reputation
When the United States formed in 1776, every citizen was an immigrant. For decades, America would proudly boast its reputation as a melting pot, welcoming immigrants through Ellis Island in New York. However, in the last decade, immigration has become a contentious issue, and undocumented immigrants gained an undeserved negative reputation. When undocumented immigrants are discussed, often,...Read More
Attorney Ana Nuñez Named 2021 “Super Lawyers Rising Star”
Fay Grafton Nunez, PLLC is proud to announce Attorney Ana Nuñez inaugural inclusion into the SuperLawyers ‘Rising Stars’ list for 2021. Ana Nunez was recently selected to the 2021 North Carolina Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 2.5% of attorneys in North Carolina receive this distinction. Selection to the...Read More
Sweeping Changes Made to the H1-B Visa Program
Thousands of immigrants and companies rely on the H1-B Visa program to “hire nonimmigrant aliens as workers in specialty occupations or as fashion models of distinguished merit and ability.” 2020 brought a year of sweeping changes for the program due to the novel Coronavirus, according to the Trump administration. Those who routinely rely on the program to hire immigrant workers or...Read More