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
U.S. Supreme Court Rules To Allow DACA
U.S. Supreme Court Rules To Allow DACA On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to allow the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to continue. The Court found that the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the program was “arbitrary and capricious” under the Administrative Procedures Act and failed to consider the hardship to DACA recipients. HERE is a...Read More
Protecting Yourself from COVID-19 in ICE Detention Centers
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers have established standards for maintaining the safety, security and health of both staff and detainees. Unfortunately, with the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the world, these established standards cannot be maintained because of the forced proximity of people inside the facilities. It is imperative that you learn what your rights...Read More
Change of Status: By Marriage to U.S. Citizen
For a non-resident, the hurdles to permanent status in the U.S. can seem overwhelming. Many factors determine how a non-resident must proceed through the bureaucratic minefield. Because so many variables need to be considered, many potential U.S. residents seek the counsel of an experienced immigration attorney. Having that experience behind you to guide your efforts can be a source of greater...Read More
COVID-19 and Immigration Court Schedules
Applicants for change of status and other immigration proceedings routinely face road blocks during the process. You can have forms returned because of missed details. You can be forced to start the process over again because of poor timing and visa restrictions. But nothing can compare to the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on every aspect of our government’s functioning. For...Read More