By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The legal status of undocumented immigrants has been a hot-button issue in the United States for decades. Among the most vulnerable populations within the broader immigrant c...
Legal Consequences and Remedies for Green Card Holders Staying Outside the U.S. Beyond the Statutory Period
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. A green card, or lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, grants noncitizens the right to live and work in the United States indefinitely. However, this status is not uncondit...
Consequences of Losing a Political Asylum Case in the USA: What Comes Next?
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Evgeniia Primavera / shutterstock.com Political asylum is a vital legal protection for individuals who fear persecution in their home countries due to the...
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...
Defenses Against Deportation for Visa Violations and Overstay in the U.S.
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Introduction When a person enters the United States on a visa and overstays their authorized time, they may be subject to deportation (also known as removal). U.S. Immigration ...
The Process for Extending a Stay in the U.S. on a Visitor Visa
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Visitors to the United States on a temporary visitor visa, such as the B-2 visa for tourism, are generally admitted for a specified period, typically up to six months. However,...
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...
How an Artist, Band, or Musician Living Overseas Can Successfully Apply for an Entertainer Visa to Perform in the U.S.
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. For many artists, bands, and musicians worldwide, performing in the United States represents a significant opportunity to expand their careers and connect with a global audie...
How a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder Can Apply for a Green Card for an Overseas Family Member: A Detailed Guide
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: art4you1 / shutterstock.com One of the most common pathways to obtaining permanent residency (commonly known as a green card) in the United States is throug...
Deportation Defenses and Legal Representation: Navigating the Complexities of U.S. Immigration Law
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Bartolomiej Pietrzyk/ shutterstock.com Increased deportation enforcement, particularly against individuals who have failed to meet asylum criteria or were o...