Green card. It's a term that is used often. But people don't use the term very carefully. What does "green card" actually mean under the United State's Immigration and Nationality Act? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. "Green card" simply has no legal…
The Trump administration has issued several a policy documents to all U.S. consulates describing new vetting procedures for visa applicants. Sent by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, "cables" describes procedures that will increase wait times for many applicants. (The Department…
On March 6, 2017 the Trump Administration issued a new Travel Ban Executive order, entitled "Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States." This Executive Order is an attempt to pass travel restrictions that will not be…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released draft guidance on how it plans to implement the Trump administration policies on immigration enforcement at the borders and within the United States. Our video below summarizes some of the major elements…
This week we're proud to be hosting Greg Boos, Margaret Stock, and Heather Fathali of Cascadia Cross-Border Law to discuss legal advocacy at U.S. ports of entry. Based in Bellingham, Washington, their frequently represents travelers in complex matters at the…
This afternoon a Federal District Court in Washington State entered a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), enjoining aspects of the Immigration Ban. A copy of the order is available here: WA AG TRO (1). Last Friday's hearing before Judge Robart may be…
We have just reviewed a leaked an undated USCIS memorandum. It appears to be authentic, and indicates that USCIS will continue processing adjustment of status (I-485) and other applications for citizens of the 7 countries subject to the Immigration Ban…
Last Friday, January 27, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order that has come to be known alternately as the Immigration Ban or Muslim Ban. Goodhearted citizens across the nation have been outraged by the policy, as a profound strike…
The law is notoriously verbocentric and dense. And from the client’s perspective, legal services are rarely delivered in a user-friendly way. Although design-driven businesses have been shown to outperform their competitors, the legal profession has been slow to adopt good…
In an official cable, the Department of State has announced that it will revoke all valid visas for citizens of the seven countries subject to the Immigration Ban Executive Order. The cable states: Upon request of the U.S. Department of…