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On April 29, 2021, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Niz-Chavez v. Garland, No. 19-863 (U.S. Apr. 29, 2021). In Niz-Chavez, Justices Gorsuch and Barrett joined the Court’s historically “liberal” wing to rule in favor of Mr. Niz-Chavez, finding that he remained...
Coming to the United States as an immigrant requires you to fill out and file a lot of paperwork. Mistakes are common when filling out the form but can also be costly. A mistake on your immigration forms may cause the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to delay...
Depending on the type of immigration and other factors, it can take months or years to become a U.S. citizen. Making procedural errors can potentially prolong the process or even result in application denial. Avoid these common mistakes individuals make during...
If you immigrated to the United States but still have family from your country of origin or family members who have yet to become permanent residents, you may consider helping them become citizens themselves. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services explains that...
In some situations, the first green card the US government gives you is not a permanent one. This is conditional permanent residence, and it means that you have permanent status for a shorter amount of time. While this may seem like an oxymoron, receiving conditional...
On December 14, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, which has authority over immigration cases in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming, issued a very favorable decision for asylum seekers: Addo v. Barr, No. 18-9560 (10th Cir....
There are multiple visas available for people hoping to obtain permanent or semi-permanent status in the United States. One of the more unusual visas is a T visa. The United States government created the T visa in October of 2000. The T visa intends to combat human...
If you fled your country due to an abusive significant other or family member, what options do you have? You may wish to seek asylum. However, this process is often tricky and not many immigrants pass the approval process. As a woman, you may instead have hope in the...
On December 11, 2020, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals – the federal appeals court that covers Florida, Georgia, and Alabama – published the decision Dos Santos v. U.S. Att'y Gen., No. 19-12383 (11th Cir. Dec. 11, 2020). In the Dos Santos decision, the Eleventh...
Expert testimony may make all the difference in an asylum case. Knowing how to present expert testimony - and what is required to qualify an expert in court - is therefore one of the most important things an immigration attorney must do during removal proceedings. On...
