What many people may not realize about "deportation" is that it is no longer legally considered "deportation" by name. It is still commonly referred to as deportation, of course, and everyone knows what someone means when they say "deportation." But in fact, a change...
When it comes to visas and eligibility, many people will immediately jump ahead in the conversation and immediately talk about people who enter the United States without inspectino. Obviously, entering the country without inspection typically complicates the matter...
Immigration is an issue that doesn't only affect individuals, though that is (understandably) where most of the focus is placed. There are many organizations and companies out there that need to be compliant with immigration regulations, as they strize to keep their...
When it comes to immigration processes and matters, there will likely be an interview scheduled with an official at some point down the line. Almost all immigration process include such an interview, and the interview is performed with an official from U.S....
The opportunity to work or live in the United States is an incredible moment for many people. When that chance is afforded to them, though, they likely have to leave their family and loved ones behind to seize the opportunity. Thankfully, there are ways for immigrants...
We have spoken about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) before. This program came into effect three years ago, and many people consider it to be a rousing success. It allows people who arrived in the United States before they reached the age of...
The naturalization test is the culmination of the naturalization process, and it can lead someone to U.S. citizenship. Considering how important this process is from a legal standpoint, and how fulfilling this can be from a personal standpoint, it is important for...
In some cases, when a person immigrates to the United States on the grounds of employment, they do so on a temporary basis. This could be changed over time -- but they are essentially only allowed to be in the U.S. for a finite amount of time. There are other cases,...
The B visa is an important tool in the U.S. immigration law belt, and it can also be a bit confusing because of it's multi-faceted nature. The B visa can be used by tourists who just want to travel to the U.S. for a little while; and it can also be used by business...
In the time that this blog has existed, we have tackled many difficult topics. Immigration is an inherently difficult area of law, so this may not be very surprising. But what many people may think is that since this is a difficult and convoluted area of law, it may...