The Naturalization Process
The process by which a foreign national becomes a U.S. citizen is called, naturalization. Generally speaking, one must be 18 years or older, be a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) for at least five years preceding the date of filing the application, have continuously lived in the U.S. for at least five years prior to filing […]
March Visa Bulletin is Out!
Check if you can apply for your immigrant visa or lawful permanent residence status today! https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin/2016/visa-bulletin-for-march-2016.html
A New Year’s Perspective On Immigration
With a new year, inevitably comes hopes of change for the better. Completing a diet, getting a promotion, or just general health and prosperity are some common resolutions for many people. For immigration practitioners, like myself, we hope that this year brings positive changes in our immigration laws so that we can better help individuals […]
U.S. Supreme Court Takes on Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration!
http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/19/politics/supreme-court-to-take-up-obama-immigration-actions/
February 2016 Visa Bulletin Released
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin/2016/visa-bulletin-for-february-2016.html
Attorney Erin J. Lee Named Top 40 Lawyers under 40!
Attorney Erin J. Lee was recently named one of the “Top 40 Lawyers under 40” by the American Society of Legal Advocates! Check out her bio: http://www.societyoflegaladvocates.org/dir/lee-erin-j/
Immigration Raids Rampant Across the U.S.
http://www.latimes.com/nation/immigration/la-na-ff-immigration-raids-20160103-story.html?utm_source=AILA+Mailing&utm_campaign=853734f597-AILA8_1_4_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3c0e619096-853734f597-291162309
Immigration in 2016
2015 started with high hopes that changes were coming to our immigration laws. Specifically, many of us in the immigration industry were excited and anxious to find out how President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration was going to be implemented. Just before the new actions were to begin, an injunction was filed and approved in […]
January 2016 Visa Bulletin
Start the new year right and check if your visa is available January 2016! You may also be eligible to submit your paperwork starting next month as well. http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin/2016/visa-bulletin-for-january-2016.html
Visa Waiver Program Gets Stricter
This week, Congress passed a bill that would tighten security on those who travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program. Currently there are 38 countries that are part of the VWP, which means that citizens of those countries can enter the U.S. without a visa, for up to 90 days. The program still […]
