Immigration Articles

The June 2025 Priority Dates

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular...

15 May, 2025

Should I Self-Deport?

The Trump administration recently announced an “historic opportunity for illegal aliens to receive both financial and travel assistance to facilitate...

09 May, 2025

How Do I Know If I’ve Been Deported?

Perhaps the biggest fear among non-citizens is being deported or removed. Deportation can be like a death sentence to a...

29 April, 2025

REAL ID: How Can I Travel?

Beginning May 7, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will finally start enforcing the REAL ID Act, requiring REAL ID-compliant...

23 April, 2025

The May 2025 Priority Dates

Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular...

16 April, 2025

Sudden Deportation Of Law-Abiding Couple Sends Shockwaves

News of the sudden deportation of an Orange County, California couple who lived in the U.S. for over 35 years...

09 April, 2025

ICE Detains British Citizen 19 Days For Doing Household Chores

The media news outlet “The Independent” reported that a British backpacker hiking near the Canadian border was detained by the...

03 April, 2025

You Cannot “Harvest” A VISA Unless You Plant The Seed

During the approximate 45 years I have been practicing law, perhaps the most common immigration issue for people is either...

27 March, 2025

Are Green Card Holders At Risk Under Trump

There have been several news reports and viral videos concerning lawful permanent residents (LPR or green card holders) having their...

19 March, 2025

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