Immigration Insights

Homeland Security recently announced that Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be increasing its fees. The administration will increase fees on businesses, new citizens and international students who need work authorization. The new fee rule from USCIS is...

Question: Which visas does the June 22, 2020 proclamation affect? On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation, extending and expanding upon a prior proclamation. This proclamation prevents foreign nationals that were issued an immigrant visa abroad after...

The things we see and hear, read, or write, affect our emotions. What do you feel when you hear or read the words "sanctuary cities"? Do you feel anger? fear? disgust? hope? relief? acceptance? The term "sanctuary" means a place of refuge or safety. A sanctuary is...

The Trump Administration’s “public charge” rule went into effect on February 24, 2020. Shortly after, there were two events that have caused concern among my clients and their ability to obtain immigration benefits. In the first event, in March, with the vast majority...

Recent changes to the green card process U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule on Feb. 24, 2020. Under the Rule, USCIS will look at multiple factors to determine if someone is likely...

The spark of attraction knows no borders. In fact, the more exotic we find the object of our desire, the more we are attracted. So, with Valentine’s day around the corner, here are some thoughts on the path of true love with a foreign national. Step 1: Love is in the...

The much-anticipated H-1B registration system will officially begin March 01, 2020, for employers seeking highly educated foreign workers. This new registration process will only impact new H-1B visas that are subject to the annual numerical limitation of 65,000 visas...

Locating a good lawyer who can efficiently help with your immigration questions may not be easy. Don't expect to locate a good lawyer just by simply looking in the phone book, searching the internet or reading an advertisement. There's not enough information in these...

Approximately one quarter of the country’s physicians are foreign medical graduates. Physician immigration is one of the most complex areas of U.S. immigration law, requiring coordination between multiple government agencies. Due to the complex nature of physician...