By: Mary Campbell Immigration court is one of the most intimidating places you can find yourself. Every case is high stakes—your future, your family, and your ability to remain in the United States ...
USCIS Enacts Stricter Marriage-Based Green Card Rules, Makes Interviews Mandatory
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced sweeping updates to marriage-based green card policies—effective August 1, 2025—mandating in-person interviews in nearly all sp...
Overstaying Your Visa: Understanding the Penalties and How to Legalize Your Status in the U.S.
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The U.S. visa system is complex, and unintentionally overstaying a visa is a common issue for many foreign nationals. However, overstaying can have severe consequences, inclu...
Pathways to Legal Status for Individuals Who Entered the USA Without Inspection
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Charles McClintock Wilson / shutterstock.com Introduction: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities for EWI Individuals For individuals who have enter...
The Process of Simultaneous Petitioning and Adjustment of Status for a Spouse Who Overstayed Their Visitor Visa in the U.S.
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. U.S. immigration law provides a pathway for U.S. citizens to petition for their foreign-born spouses to adjust their immigration status and obtain lawful permanent residency, c...