This evening the Trump White House announced yet another - this is the fourth - version of its unconstitutional travel ban. Currently, the Administration's third travel ban has been struck down as unconstitutional and is facing final review before the Supreme…
If only I had a dollar for every time a client was confused about K-3 visas. But the confusion is understandable. Basically, Congress created the K-3 visa category as a way to get married couple reunited without having to wait…
Below is the official memo outlining how DACA will be ended. Official FAQ here. Memorandum on Rescission Of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Release Date: September 5, 2017 MEMORANDUM FOR: James W. McCament Acting Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…
There you are again – the interminable TSA line at the airport. All that stands between you and a Hawaiian vacation is this snaking queue of grouchy travelers. You notice that it’s all families in this line. Obnoxious, smooching newly-weds.…
The following article, co-authorized with attorney Deborah Niedermeyer, is forthcoming by American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and Bender's Immigration Bulletin. On a rainy northwest spring day, Juan and Maria walked into a small law firm in Tacoma, Washington. They had…
When it comes to getting your clients to the United States you’re the master. But what happens when that conversation turns to the client’s financial planning? Global migration can lead to some tricky tax situations which may not always get…
A 2012 study found that immigrants are twice as likely to start businesses in the U.S. than native-born Americans. Are you ready to join the economy as a business owner? What type of entity will your business be? In Washington,…
Is it possible to get a home loan as a foreign citizen or immigrant? The short answer is yes, typically with a little more in the way of documentation. The information we are providing today is with respect to "conforming…
Whew – your client has finally made it through the lengthy immigrant visa process. Or she’s nailed the adjustment interview and at long last has her green card in hand. What’s the first thing the client wants to do? Often,…
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…