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The Department of Homeland Security recently proposed to expand the test that it applies to determine whether an immigrant is likely to become a “public charge.” Under a longstanding policy, a “public charge” is an immigrant who is primarily dependent...

Under current immigration law, the U.S. attorney general may, as a matter of discretion, grant asylum to a foreign national who is eligible to apply for asylum and who qualifies as a "refugee." This is typically accomplished by working with...

On September 22, 2018, the Trump administration announced a proposed rule to make it harder for immigrants to obtain a green card or visa. It would not matter whether the immigrant is already here legally or if they are seeking...

Over the weekend the Trump administration announced a proposal to make it harder for immigrants to obtain a green card or visa. The Administration seeks to broaden the inadmissibility ground relating to a “public charge.” This ground applies if the...

In these uncertain immigration times, one thing is for certain - naturalizing to become a U.S. citizen is the best way to avoid unnecessary hassles and separations. Avoid Deportation -- A green card holder has permanent resident status, however he or...

In the first few months under the new Trump administration immigration has remained a hot-button topic. One area that seems to be shifting dramatically is in the level of ICE enforcement. The media has been covering these instances and its...