Immigration Law

Attention Frequent-Flyer Residents!
Generally, a lawful permanent resident (LPR) must have continuous residence in the United States for five years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen) in order to be eligible for citizenship...

US to Grant LPR Status Faster
Immigrants seeking legal permanent residence will be able to obtain that status faster under a new directive reported yesterday. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services will no longer wait indefinitely for the FBI to complete background checks, which sometimes caused delays of several years...

Don't Forget To Remove Your Conditions!
If a foreign national is married less than two years to a U.S. Citizen, the alien spouse may be granted conditional permanent resident status in the United States from the time residency is granted...

How to Extend an H-1B Past the 6th Year with PERM
This weekend I met with a client who is in her sixth year of H-1B status. This should be her last year, since there is a six-year limit for H-1B workers. Her fiancee is a permanent resident alien (green card holder) who wishes to apply for citizenship...

Interim Final Rule: Non-Immigrants With "T" & "U" Visas Can Now Adjust Their Status To Lawful Permanent Residents
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a new interim rule today allowing certain visas holders in “T” and “U” classification to adjust their status to lawful permanent residents...

Married To A U.S. Citizen - Permanent Residence Is Not Automatic!
A foreign national who legally entered the United States, overstayed the authorized stay, and is married to a U.S. citizen does not derive automatic lawful permanent status. Yet, by filing the appropriate paperwork with the Immigration Service, the foreign national may be eligible to attain immigration benefits and become a lawful permanent resident, even if the foreign national overstayed the visa and is out of status...

USCIS Consolidates Biometrics Appointments for I-485 Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that effective today it will begin consolidating biometrics collection when employment-based adjustment of status applications and employment authorization requests are filed at the same time at one of the Service Centers...

Case Law Development: K visa applicants may adjust immigration status even if they divorce
A recent ninth circuit court of appeals opinion describes nicely the process by which immigrants can become eligible for lawful permanent residence based on marriage. Faculty may find it a useful outline to give to students interested in this aspect...

Worker's Compensation Laws Overview
Protect Workers From Injuries with plans that cover medical expenses and long-term or permanent disabilites

General Naturalization Requirements
From the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Marriage-based Green Cards
How alien spouses can become US citizens

Signal International
allegedly lured foreign workers to US shipyards with false promises of permanent resident status.

Mentor OB Tape
vaginal sling can allegedly various problems and even permanent injury.

Federal Government
Florida residents sue claiming extraordinary delays in judging citizenship applications.

Wendy's International Inc.
allegedly fired illegal immigrant employees after missing a deadline to obtain legal status.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
allegedly overcharged for immigration application fees.