This week a proposed White House policy came to light that could jeopardize the privacy of millions of U.S. immigrants – as well as some U.S. citizens. The proposed measure would require anyone associated with an immigration application process to provide highly...
Year: 2020
If an American gives birth abroad, can the baby get U.S. citizenship?
If you are an American and your child is born in another country, they may be eligible to acquire American citizenship. However, unlike children who are born in the U.S., this citizenship is not automatic. In order to apply for your child’s U.S. citizenship, you’ll...
What should I do if I’m facing removal?
Immigrants provide substantial value to Texas’s culture and economy. Many have built businesses, families and communities that strengthen the Lone Star State. However, at some point, they must prove their right to remain here. They can do so through a visa, green card...
Why the high turnover of immigration judges recently?
Facing an unending case load is nothing new for immigration judges. Immigration courts are known for having backlogs of cases months – or even years – long. But in the last few years, these judges have begun leaving the bench in startlingly high numbers. In the last...
Why legal immigrants are afraid to file for unemployment benefits
The global health crisis has hit the U.S. economy hard – leaving millions of people unemployed. While the federal government has responded by creating unemployment insurance programs that can assist nearly all categories of workers, many legal immigrants are afraid of...
Are you hoping to bring your foreign fiance to the United States?
Getting married is an exciting time in any Texas resident's life. Planning a wedding can certainly prove complicated, but for individuals who want to marry a non-citizen, the process may be even more tricky. Fortunately, that does not mean that it is impossible. You...
National Hockey League team sued USCIS over coach’s EB-1 denial
The right coach can make or break a team. Professional sports teams take coach selection very seriously, and they only want the best. This was the motivation behind the National Hockey League (NHL) Buffalo Sabres’ attempt to hire a widely renowned strength and...
What is a request for evidence, and what does it mean for my visa?
Your employer filed a petition for your H-1B visa months ago. The wait to find out whether you’ll be accepted can feel like an eternity. This pivotal decision could be a defining moment in your career. At long last, you finally receive word from the United States...
Can you get unemployment pay as an immigrant?
The current health crisis has left people around the country in unforeseen, dire straits. Many have lost their jobs and are suddenly struggling to pay rent and put food on the table without a source of income. With so many Americans already living paycheck to...
International students could lose their visas for attending online classes
Last week, international students across the United States received some alarming news. The White House issued a rule that would prevent such students from residing in the U.S. if they did not take at least one class in person. Amidst the growing health crisis in this...