Immigration Resources & Guides
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Latest Blog Posts
Immigration news, tips, and insights from our legal team
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Green Card
Learn about the most frequent errors applicants make and how to avoid delays or denials in your green card application.
What to Do If You Receive a Notice to Appear (NTA)
A Notice to Appear is the first step in removal proceedings. Here's what you need to know and do immediately.
New H-1B Visa Rules for 2026: What Changed?
USCIS announced important changes to H-1B regulations. Find out how these updates may affect your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common immigration questions
Case Studies
Real examples of how we've helped clients succeed
Family Reunited After 8-Year Separation
Challenge:
Client was deported 8 years ago and separated from his U.S. citizen wife and children. He had a prior deportation order making re-entry extremely difficult.
Solution:
We filed an I-601A provisional waiver demonstrating extreme hardship to his U.S. citizen family. We prepared a comprehensive package with medical, financial, and psychological evidence.
Outcome:
Waiver approved. Client successfully processed at Ciudad Juárez consulate and reunited with family.
Deportation Cancelled Through Post-Conviction Relief
Challenge:
Green card holder faced deportation due to aggravated felony conviction. ICE detained him with no bond.
Solution:
We filed post-conviction relief to vacate the conviction based on ineffective assistance of counsel. Simultaneously fought for bond in immigration court.
Outcome:
Conviction vacated. Deportation proceedings terminated. Client released from detention.
EB-1A Green Card for Software Engineer Without Job Offer
Challenge:
Client wanted green card but didn't want to depend on employer sponsorship. Had strong technical background but no formal publications.
Solution:
We built a comprehensive EB-1A petition highlighting conference presentations, GitHub contributions, industry awards, and recommendation letters from experts.
Outcome:
EB-1A approved in 8 months without requiring job offer or labor certification.
Immigration News
Stay updated on policy changes and important announcements
USCIS Extends Automatic Work Permit Renewals to 540 Days
To address processing delays, USCIS extended automatic EAD renewals from 180 to 540 days for certain categories. This helps workers maintain employment authorization while applications are pending.
New Parole in Place Program for Undocumented Spouses
USCIS announced a new process allowing undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to apply for parole without leaving the country, potentially avoiding the 10-year bar.
H-1B Cap Season Opens April 1st - Key Changes This Year
The H-1B lottery registration period opens soon with new selection methods favoring higher-wage positions. Employers should prepare early.
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