Immigration Filing Fees May Soon Increase in the U.S.

By Harun Kazmi, 9:00 am on July 12, 2016

From now until July 5th, 2016, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will listen to comments from the public with regard to proposed increases in immigration filing fees. The DHS is seeking to raise the processing fees of various petitions and applications. For example, the popular H-1B visa that employers file on behalf …Read More

Citizenship

Exceptions to the 30/60/90 Rule

By Harun Kazmi, 9:00 am on July 7, 2016

When entering the United States, non-immigrant foreign nationals should be cognizant of the 30/60/90 Day Rule that pertains to all applications submitted for a change of status shortly after arrival. This rule is based upon specific presumptions about whether a not a person has acted in bad faith. The general understanding is that a rapid …Read More

Citizenship

When Can Your Citizenship Be Revoked?

By Harun Kazmi, 9:00 am on June 30, 2016

Unlike other countries, the United States only grants absolute and unconditional citizenship to individuals who have been born on American soil, which includes all states of the Union and its territories. This means that citizenship by naturalization can be taken away in some instances. The revocation of U.S. citizenship is not a common process. It …Read More

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The Impact of Immigration on Child Welfare

By Harun Kazmi, 9:00 am on June 28, 2016

In the endless debate about what should be done with regard to undocumented immigrants in the United States, stakeholders rarely stop to think about the impact of enforcement as it relates to child welfare. According to First Focus, a bipartisan group that advocates for the consideration of children and families in all aspects of federal …Read More

Green Cards

Four of the Most Common Green Card Mistakes

By Harun Kazmi, 9:00 am on June 23, 2016

When foreigners retain an immigration attorney, they often do so only after making a mistake that ends up delaying or compromising their legal residency status in the United States. In some cases, an immigrant applying for a green card could end up completing up to nine forms before an approval can be issued. According to …Read More

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