US Immigration Law

Your green card is one of the most important documents you carry as a permanent resident in the United States. It proves your right to live and work here, and letting it expire can create serious problems in your daily life. Many permanent residents are unsure of...

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has experienced significant, ongoing changes. As of 2026, the program is only accepting renewals for current recipients. This means new applications are generally not accepted. Here is the state of DACA in 2026...

U.S. immigration law treats certain crimes as evidence that a person lacks “good moral character,” a key requirement for permanent residence and many immigration benefits. Under standards applied by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), some offenses will...

A green card helps to validate the status of a permanent resident. Immigrants who have lived in the country for multiple years and who meet certain statutory requirements are eligible to adjust their status and become permanent residents. They can ask the United...

There are many ways for immigrants to legally enter and reside in the United States. People can secure visas that allow them to travel and live in the country for a set amount of time. They may eventually adjust their status to obtain green cards. Permanent residents...

Green card holders enjoy the right to live and work in the U.S., but some have conditions on their residency. These conditions apply to individuals who receive conditional permanent resident (CPR) status, typically through marriage or investment. Conditional residents...

Immigration crackdowns can be a stressful and uncertain time for immigrants. Immigrants and their loved ones may fear deportation regardless of their legal status. These enforcement periods often involve heightened scrutiny, increased raids and changes in immigration...

Agents who work for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are often tasked with locating individuals who are allegedly in the U.S. illegally and proceeding with the deportation process. As such, if ICE agents show up at your door, you may be unsure whether you...

Getting a green card can be incredibly challenging. Hence, if you manage to get one, you need to understand what sort of things could cause you to lose it so that you can avoid them. The following could all put your green card and right to live and work in the United...

Earlier this year, the Biden Administration issued a new order regarding asylum. Essentially, asylum is not going to be used as long as there are more than 2,500 illegal crossings every day on the southern border of the United States. The new order was written to go...