A little-known but highly advisable form of relief is available to non-citizens who are found to be “removable” from the United States. This form of relief is called “voluntary departure”. The advantage of voluntary departure is that in many cases, there is no bar on returning to the United States if the noncitizen is otherwise … Read more
The United States is the number one priority for international students and workers who want to pursue higher education and better opportunities. Although America is a great place to take your education and career to new heights, but one of the biggest problems is getting an immigration visa. International students and new workers are finding … Read more
A news item appeared over an Easter weekend a few years ago that may be of interest to anyone interested in immigration law as well as evidence law. The story originates from the state of New York and can be an object lesson for federal immigration officials and for immigrants seeking to obtain their green … Read more
August 24, 2025 A controversial new legislative proposal in the United States has ignited a fierce debate over immigration, free speech, and access to higher education. The bill, tentatively titled the “Patriotic Education and Legal Compliance Act,” seeks to bar individuals who “demonstrate hostility toward the United States or violate its laws” from enrolling in … Read more
Most people find the process of preparing their immigration law case very difficult and at best stressful. To help make the situation a little less stressful, I have created a basic checklist of immigration-related documents that any experienced immigration law attorney will ask you when starting your immigration case. This checklist of basic documents should … Read more
A petition to the US Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) is usually a request for some type of visa or other legal status to be in the United States. USCIS petitions are how people seek to adjust status, become a lawful permanent resident, renew or replace visas, or bring relatives or employees to the United … Read more
There are times in our life when we need to take the help of a law firm to get a side in a case or to get involved in legal proceedings in the court of law. Here are five essential tips that should be kept in mind while doing so: Firm Size: Many people believe … Read more
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Indian immigrants from the Punjab province began arriving on the Pacific coast of Canada and the United States. A large number of those migrants were Sikhs from India. These muscular, semi-skilled Indian workers found employment in industries that required hard work, such as lumber mills, logging camps, … Read more
An interesting case was recently issued by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the basic eligibility requirements for asylum. In that case, the German citizen fled his country and applied for asylum in the US based on his belief that Germany’s ban on homeschooling could be considered a reasonable fear of future persecution. Generally, … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – August 16, 2018 – With the supply of H-1B visas dwindling, immigration is a hot topic in the US news. However, there are other avenues too, especially for high skilled sectors where India is shining, such as technology. This loophole is a little-known visa called the O1 and is designed for … Read more
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