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,...

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...

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...

Throughout Donald Trump’s presidency, immigration has consistently been one of the most high-profile areas of discussion. As the presidential candidates for 2020 continue to pour in, I can’t help but wonder how their stances are different (or similar) on the hot topic...

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Marc Hurwitz Private Investigator   Marc Hurwitz owns Crossroads Investigations, a full-service private investigation and due diligence agency. Q:        Marc, thank you for taking the time to speak with us. Those of us who know Crossroads...