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Category Archives: Immigration

Who Can Assist with the U.S. Immigration Process?

With another Trump administration in effect in the United States, uncertainty is growing about the future of the constrained immigration system. During Trump’s first term in the White House, many foreign individuals found it difficult to pursue visas and legal status. If we consider the chaos generated by Trump’s executive orders and policies on immigration …Read More

Key U.S. Immigration Documents to Safeguard

With the prospect of another Trump administration underscored by anti-immigration policies, foreigners in the United States should adopt a more careful and prudent approach to maintaining their legal status. According to the rhetoric Donald Trump promoted throughout his campaign, immigrants should expect greater levels of scrutiny from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other agencies. …Read More

What Could a Second Trump Administration Mean for U.S. Immigration?

As Americans woke up to a new president-elect on November 6th, a new focus of uncertainty emerged for millions of foreigners across the United States. The Trump campaign turned immigration into its central “boogeyman” issue to secure the popular vote. He personally pushed falsehoods about Haitians under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) reportedly eating pet cats …Read More

Everything You Need to Know about the U.S. Immigration Medical Examination

All foreigners who pursue the legal residence benefit from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are required to submit Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, before they adjust their status. Form I-693 is part of the admissibility determination that allows foreigners to remain in the U.S. In essence, the immigration medical …Read More

How Many Years Do You Have to Wait to Return to the U.S. after Being Deported?

When foreigners enter the United States, they’re expected to maintain a lawful presence during their entire stay. A lawful presence hinges upon admissibility and a valid documented status. An unlawful presence starts the moment you become undocumented or inadmissible. This would allow federal agents to detain you, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may …Read More

What’s the Minimum Income Required to Sponsor an Immigrant in the U.S.?

One of the various misguided arguments against immigration is the “public charge” rhetoric about foreigners becoming primarily dependent on welfare or other economic benefits provided by the United States government. The “public charge” term comes from Title 8 of the Federal Code, which details various factors of inadmissibility. While it mostly applies to family-based immigration, …Read More

Understanding the New “Parole in Place” Path to U.S. Immigration

In June 2024, United States President Joe Biden made two crucial announcements about executive actions his administration is taking to alleviate the immigration crisis. One of the actions has a name suitable for future federal law: Keeping American Families Together. The other action specifically mentions the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which President …Read More

How Immigration Status Verification Affects Access to U.S. Services

In March 2024, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington signed a state bill allowing immigrants without green cards to apply for professional licenses in fields such as accounting, education, dental technology, and many others. Instead of using alien registration numbers or I-551 receipt numbers that are subsequently used to issue green cards, applicants in Washington can …Read More

The Realities of Deportation: Life After Leaving the U.S.

In March 2024, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unveiled a new online dashboard with quarterly data on the numbers of migrant detentions, deportations, and removals conducted by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. The dashboard features a category for reentry violations by foreigners caught in the U.S. after being deported or removed. In …Read More

Evolution of Immigration Agencies: From the INS to USCIS

When President Joe Biden delivered the 2024 State of the Union address in March, he urged Republican members of Congress to agree to a legislative compromise on border security and a few immigration matters. The compromise was crafted by political leaders on both sides of the aisle because many Republicans feel nothing short of comprehensive …Read More

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