If U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denies an I-485, there are options available to applicants, including a motion to reconsider or reopen, appealing the decision, and re-filing. Another option is for applicants to find out if they have received a Notice to Appear in... read more
Will USCIS Salvage Unused Greencards?
A recent Senate spending bill could lead U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to begin salvaging unused green cards. This bill would specifically enable the agency to salvage employment- and family-based visa numbers spanning from 2020 to 2021, which would have remained unsalvaged... read more
Will Technology and Transparency Improve the Immigration System in America?
According to an annual report from the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must digitize the entire immigration process in an attempt to improve the U.S. immigration system. This innovation could help streamline... read more
The Impact of a DUI on Visa Status
An immigrant that is charged with a DUI offense may face additional legal consequences in addition to driver's license revocation and criminal penalties. The legal process following a DUI arrest can be daunting, but there are ways for immigrants to avoid hurting their visa status. How a DUI... read more
The Evolution of the Immigration and Nationality Act
Over the years, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) has served as the main immigration statute that Congress enacts at the federal level. This statute has evolved in many ways. Various changes have affected the INA since its introduction, but it remains the basic body of immigration law... read more