Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conviction
This article deals with the basic issues concerning the impact that a criminal conviction could have upon a resident or non- resident alien. A resident alien is an individual who, […]
Drink, Drive, and be Deported *
It may be hard to believe, but conviction of a crime for driving under the influence could constitute an aggravated felony, as a crime of violence, and thereby make an […]
Don’t Deport Your Client! A Primer for Criminal Defense Attorneys
In order to understand the impact that convictions can have on Immigration and naturalization issues involving our clients, it is first necessary to understand the underlying scheme of punishment and […]
Some Common Immigration Questions and Answers
What are the various avenues to obtain lawful permanent residency (PR) in the United States? Two of the most common methods to obtain PR are through immediate family members who […]
New INS Forms and Filing Fees – File the Right Version and the correct fee!
In the past, I used to laboriously update this page to include changes to the forms and filing fees for various INS (USCIS) applications. Given the rapidly changing USCIS forms […]
New Direct Mail Filing Process for Family Based Immigrant Visa and Adjustment Cases
On November 19, 2004, the USCIS (former INS) published a new directive ("The Direct Mail Notice.") in the Federal Register. The directive requires most, if not all applicants for FAMILY-BASED […]
INS Requires Change of Address for All Aliens
As a result of the 9-11 attacks, the INS is enforcing a relatively disused provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act. That provision required aliens who moved to report a […]
Highly Skilled Immigrants a Boon to the American Economy *
Every year, American universities graduate thousands of bright, eager, and hard working foreign students. These students usually graduate with Masters Degrees or Ph D’s in the Sciences or Management. Upon […]