If you’re beginning the process of immigrating to the U.S. and have a criminal record, you’re probably wondering whether this will affect your chances of getting a green card. While there’s no definitive answer to this question, serious criminal offenses may prevent you from obtaining a green card. For lower-level offenses, a green card may still be an option, but it’s good to work with an experienced immigration Read More
What is an I-601 waiver?
An I-601 “Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility” allows a foreign citizen to immigrate to the U.S., adjust their status to permanent resident, or seek admission to the U.S. as a nonimmigrant if the immigrant can prove that a “qualifying relative” would suffer extreme hardship if the waiver is not granted. You will use Form I-612 if there is a reason U.S. immigration would deny you entry to the U.S. Read More
Can I Work in the U.S. with a Tourist Visa?
Because tourist VISAs are the easiest to obtain, people often ask me if they can work in the United States with a tourist visa. The answer is no; you generally can’t do it. If you are in the U.S. on a visitor visa, a B1 or B2 visa, you cannot accept employment to work in the United States. Read More
Green Card Interview Questions & Preparation
You’re married! Congratulations! If you want to live in the U.S. with your new spouse, you’ll need to obtain a marriage green card. Getting a green card is generally a three-step process that involves preparation and answering Green Card interview questions. Here are the steps: Read More
What You Need To Do That The USCIS Instructions Don’t Tell You: Changing Your Address
You’ve read the website and all the instructions carefully, but if you are a green card holder or a sponsor, there are some things you’ll need to do even if the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service doesn’t tell you to, like changing your address. If you are in search of an immigration in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding area, click here or call (617) 714-4375 to get in touch. Read More
Newest Presidential Proclamation
The White House Administration continues its assault on immigration to the US and immigrant communities already in the US. The latest Presidential Proclamation restricts issuance of visas to certain employment-based nonimmigrants. The text of the proclamation is at https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspending-entry-aliens-present-risk-u-s-labor-market-following-coronavirus-outbreak/. The Read More
DACA Defended! What happens now?
The US Supreme Court recently ruled that the Trump administration did not properly end the DACA program. This is good and bad news. First the good news: the Trump administration's efforts to end the DACA program still have not been successful. Now the bad news: The US Supreme Court's decision essentially gives the Trump administration general instructions about what the administration would need to do to properly end Read More
Questions about Social Media on Immigration Applications
The US Department of State has added questions to immigration applications relating to social media. Attached is an interesting article from AILA about some of the issues relating to answering questions about social media and ways to improve your social media presence. AILA - Practice Pointer_ Advising Your Clients Regarding Social Media Information Collected on Forms DS-160 and DS-260 Read More
Expansion of HHS J-1 Waiver for Clinical Care Physicians
The US Department of Health and Human Services recently expanded the scope of its waiver of the two-year home residency requirement The former waiver was available only to physicians working at Federally Qualified Community Health Centers (CHC), as designated by the government. The expanded waiver allows any facility, such as a hospital or private practice, to apply for an HHS waiver as long as the facility has an Read More
USCIS may reopen on June 4 for US naturalizations/citizenship
Today I received a message from the New England Chapter of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) informing me that USCIS offices in Massachusetts plan to bring workers back into its offices on June 1 and reopen to the public on June 4 for limited services. Once reopened, USCIS will focus on scheduled small-batch US naturalization ceremonies. Also, USCIS will begin scheduling N-400 interviews. We do Read More
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