The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its guidance for adjudicating Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petitions, effective immediately. This change, aligning with the Casa Libre/Freedom House v. Mayorkas order from July 31, 2023, aims to streamline the process for certain applicants. The 180-day adjudication timeframe now applies only to initial...

As the November 17 deadline approaches, the risk of a government shutdown is increasing. A temporary funding bill passed on September 30 averted an immediate shutdown but only extended funding to mid-November. With the deadline just a week away, anxiety is growing over the potential consequences. In the event of a shutdown,...

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Despite the peril facing U.S. universities and America’s difficulty in attracting international students, the Trump administration may impose new restrictions on students who want to work in the United States after graduation on Optional Practical Training (OPT). New measures also could be aimed...

The practice of immigration law is very complex and should be approached with great care and attention to detail. If you are seeking legal counsel for an immigration law issue, you want to take steps to ensure your case is being handled by someone who will do the best possible job for you. While...

The Democratic presidential nominee has laid out his policies. But will he implement them? Immigration lawyers aren’t so sure.

Despite these pledges, there is a view that even if victorious, Biden won’t do much on immigration. As David Nachman, managing attorney at Nachman Phulwani Zimovcak Law Group, explained, Biden will be...

It is a tumultuous time for many U.S. immigrants. This presidential administration has put immigration reform and enforcement at the very epicenter of the news on almost a daily basis. There have not only been reforms in immigration law, but also consistent threats of serious repercussions for those who are in the country...

Can Immigration Officials Detain Parents Or Children On School Property?The world watched as several high profile immigration arrests were made on or near school grounds during the 2017 - 2018 school year. In Houston, a 19-year-old student without legal status was detained by immigration following an altercation with another student who provoked the attack....

The decision to become a U.S. Citizen is a big one and one with important implications to consider. It is not something to enter into lightly, to be sure. Depending on your specific circumstances, you can become a U.S. Citizen in different ways. One way is through what is called “acquisition.” Acquisition refers...

1. Although you have a hearing notice, it is a good idea to check your hearing date.To do this, you will need a phone and your A#. Call the Immigration Court Hotline at 1-800-898-7180 and follow the prompts. If you are a Spanish-speaker, you can even have this information read to you in Spanish....

The U.S. immigration system is not necessarily known for its speed. Once you have submitted your immigration application, whether it be a family-based green card application or an employment-based green card application, you will understandably be anxiously awaiting to hear back from the government immigration authorities about the processing of your case. This office...