
Immigration Now: Green Card Sponsorship from a Step-parent
It's possible to receive a green card from a step-parent whether or not the child was born out of wedlock.

You don't need to be citizen or resident to get married
In previous articles I have written about the various immigration processes in existence that depend on your personal or family status. Many of these processes require sponsorship from another individual or an organization for an immigrant to be able to obtain a visa or adjust status to that of a legal permanent resident.

Immigration Now: DACA and Legal Entries Explained
Obtaining DACA under the age of 18 offers protection regardless of whether the person entered the U.S. with or without a visa.

Immigration Now: New options for TPS Holders
TPS holders are again able to qualify for the right to move forward with the green card process while remaining in the U.S.

Immigration Now: New Deportation Policy for Venezuelans
If a Venezuelan has previously lived in Colombia and attempts to illegally enter the U.S., they will be automatically deported to Colombia.

Immigration Now: Travel Permits and Special Rules for Afghans
There is a new process for Afghan nationals as a result of the political fallout from the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Immigration Now: New Year, Same Problems
As the Biden administration continues to learn the ropes of the government, no other department has been so difficult than immigration.

Immigration Now: Deportation vs Voluntary Departure
One of the benefits of voluntary departure is that it does not lead to any period of inadmissibility as does an order of deportation.

Immigration Now: Criminal Consequences to Legal Residents
An immigrant needs to be aware that a criminal history always has an impact on their legal status in the United States.

The final end of DACA?
Two recent updates occurred last week that has placed the Biden administration in a difficult position as it tries to handle the out-of-control immigration problem that it inherited after the end of the last administration. The first update relates to the ongoing problems the DACA program has faced for several years. This is discussed in more detail below. The second announcement about...