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
Applying for U.S. Residency With a DUI
Applying for U.S. residency with a DUI can add complications to the process. 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... 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 in... read more
Improving Transparency in the US Immigration System
Advocates of immigrants in the U.S. are arguing that there needs to be more transparency in the country's immigration system. The current system offers limited transparency that doesn't enable everyone to access crucial information when they need it. The Importance of Transparency in... read more
President Biden Lifts Green Card Freeze
President Joe Biden recently lifted a green card freeze in February that carried over from the Trump administration. The ban affected thousands of immigrants and was responsible for blocking most legal immigration to the U.S. Preventing Immigrants from Entering Throughout the Pandemic Last... read more