The United States is seeing a rise in apprehensions of unaccompanied migrant children, most from Central America, along its southern border. The U.S. has been preparing for a potential spike in migrant children crossing the southern border without their parents and...

Immigration law is constantly evolving, and each year the Supreme Court issues new decisions that change the face of immigration policy. This month we present to you a summary of what you need to know about the most recent immigration Supreme Court decisions. Consider...

Our clients and all immigrants around the country migrate to the U.S. for different reasons and through different processes. It can be through a family-based petition, spousal petition, asylum, employment visa, among others. Regardless of the process, if approved,...

Weed, pot, ganja, grass, Mary Jane, dope, herb, or Chronic… whatever you want to call it, there’s no doubt its moment in the spotlight has arrived. Eighteen U.S. states (and D.C. and Guam) have legalized recreational marijuana consumption. Many more have also...

For our clients and everyone who migrates to the United States, the ultimate American dream is becoming a U.S. citizen through the process of Naturalization. Naturalized citizens have the same rights and responsibilities as U.S.-born citizens, including but not...

Our office serves many clients who have found love across borders and now wish to petition for a new spouse who is abroad and unable to enter the United States. In this situation, we are often asked “which is better: a fiancée visa or should we marry abroad first and...

Two-thousand-twenty-one was a year of reformation in the U.S. immigration world. With a new presidential administration in office and the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. immigration has experienced several changes. We’ve rounded up all of the must-know...

The United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced changes to its fees on July 31, 2020. It also announced that, in addition to the changes in the fee structure, there would be changes in the way in which USCIS applications were processed. The fee...

Spotlight Interview: Ronald A. Marini, Esq. Tax Attorney US tax law is notoriously complex and ever-changing, for US Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and all income earning individuals in the US. This month, I’m pleased to introduce you all Ron Marini. Ron is a...

Can You Be Deported for Smoking Weed on 4/20 in 2020? Weed, pot, ganja, grass, Mary Jane, dope, herb, or Chronic… whatever you want to call it, there’s no doubt its moment in the spotlight has arrived. Eleven U.S. states (and D.C.) have legalized recreational...

Immigration Year-End Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Constant Flux Immigration was one of the hottest topics in U.S. news and politics in 2019.  It has been a time of significant change in policy, with more changes seemingly in the horizon. To help you catch up...

Spotlight Interview:   Israel Sands, Esq. Wills, Trusts, and Probate Attorney   This month I am honored to feature Wills, Trusts, and Probate attorney, Israel Sands for our SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW.   Israel, thank you for taking the time to sit with us. What is it...

How Much Is Too Much? USCIS's Proposed Fee Increases and Their Effect on the Immigrant Community   On November 8, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the possibility of increasing its fees for immigration applications by a weighted...

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW Lauren A. Marsicano, Esq. Business Law Attorney   Many individuals seek to enter the US with visas through business investments, but they neglect to thoroughly vet the businesses or review the potential contracts before investing the large...

What Is the New Public Charge Rule, and Will It Affect Your Family?   In August of 2019, the Trump Administration announced a new DHS rule to make changes to “public charge” policies that govern how the use of public benefits may affect individuals’ ability to enter...