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Iranian nationals will no longer be eligible for E-1 and E-2 trade and investment visas, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency. This change is a result of the termination of the 1955 Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights with Iran. On October 3, 2018, the U.S. Department of State notified Iran of the termination of the Treaty of Amity. Subsequently, on October 23, 2019, the U.S. Department of State provided DHS with formal notice of the termination of... read moreNationals of Iran no longer eligible for E-1 or E-2 visas

Victims of crimes that occurred in the United States may qualify for a “U visa.” The visa is available to victims and their family members when a law enforcement agency needs the victim’s assistance to investigate or prosecute a crime that caused mental or physical harm. An immigration lawyer can help crime victims obtain a U visa as a pathway to obtaining a green card. The U visa is meant to encourage crime victims who are not legal immigrants to report significant crimes to the police. Before the... read moreHave you been a victim of crime in the United States? Humanitarian Visas for Crime Victims

If you are undocumented and charged with a criminal offense, you must deal with unique challenges because convictions of many criminal offenses can severely impact your immigration status.  Although many presume that only serious felonies impact one’s immigration status, even minor offenses or driving under the influence can adversely impact you if you are a non-citizen. If you are a lawful resident, a criminal conviction can still result in removal proceedings.  If you are merely in the process... read moreThe Impact of Criminal Convictions on Immigration Status

President Trump has stirred controversy with his immigration policies, but the controversy has given birth to unwarranted and misplaced fears. For the most part, immigration during the Donald Trump presidency is proceeding just as it did during the Barack Obama presidency. Taking a closer look at the new policies should ease the minds of potential immigrants who fear that the path to permanent residence in the United States has been blocked. For most people, the path to living and working in the... read moreImmigration Policy Is Unchanged for Most People Seeking Entry into the USA