Last month USCIS issued a controversial memo suggesting that Adjustment of Status was a form of extraordinary relief and that individuals wanting to pursue a green card should leave the US to Consular Process. As you can imagine this memo sparked fear and chaos throughout the immigration community and many Attorneys started to talk about...
USCIS’s Adjustment of Status Memo: What Has Changed One Month Later?
The problem of children aging out has always been a complex issue, with many filing applications for a green card only to lose eligibility at the last minute. On February 14, 2023, USCIS updated its guidance on the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), specifically with regards to when an immigrant visa becomes available. Children’s eligibility...
I came to the U.S. in 2007, over 15 years ago. I knew before I even came that I wanted to stay indefinitely. My wife was initially sponsored for a J-1 and then quickly switched to an O-1, with myself trailing in the shadows. My wife was and still is a talented fashion designer. She...