Immigration

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every part of the immigration system within the United States. Some examples include: Visas. The processing of visa applications by the Department of State was slowed significantly by the pandemic. On March 20, 2020, the Department of State suspended visa services at all embassies and consulates. This impacted many ...

While it is often forgotten, making decisions about pets during divorce is extremely difficult. Both parties want to retain ownership of the dog or cat they love so much, and animosity about the demise of marriage can lead to resentment and spite. Kiplinger explains how the law interprets pets and divorce. Understanding the law can ...

  Immigration is both a time-sensitive and challenging process. If you’ve been working on your immigration application, but the process has been delayed or even stalled completely, it’s important to reach out for legal assistance. Here’s what you need to know. Immigrating can be an incredible experience. Whether you want to move to be closer ...

  The new presidential administration could repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which would leave many people fearful of deportation. Years ago, legislators sought to enact The DREAM Act, which would have helped children who came into the United States as undocumented immigrants. The act intended to provide a path to citizenship or legal status ...

  Know before you sign: this legal document can overpower divorce settlement agreements. A US Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States can help their spouse immigrate to the United States. In connection with such an application, the sponsoring spouse must provide an Affidavit of Support within the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). ...

You entered the country the right way and have made New York your new home. You worked hard and obtained your green card. Your green card is about to expire, though. What can you do? Green cards are only good for so long, generally 10 years. If you let it expire, you may be subject ...

There are many ways to immigrate to the United States. For some, one family member may gain citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) status. In these cases, this family member can help certain others move to the United States. The United States Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs notes that there are two main ...

The Internet is full of horror stories designed to frighten people already navigating a challenging time in their lives. Applying for a family-based visa can be a daunting experience because the United States is essentially asking you to prove that your relationship is real. Whether you are seeking a fiancé visa or marriage visa, the ...

In Immigration news, The U.S. State Department (@USDOS) is currently conducting the DV-2017 Lottery starting on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and concluding on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4). You may apply on your own by going to the official website of ...

During the review of immigration applications for visas, naturalization, adjustment of status, waivers, it is increasingly common for USCIS, CBP or the various Consulates to search for and review the social media accounts of the applicants. Simple Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Snapchat and Twitter searches have revealed immigration applicants with fiances who are claiming to married ...