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Fee Increases for Certain Types of Visas

May 19, 2016

Late last year, President Obama signed the 2016 Omnibus bill into law, which raised the fee for an L-1 visa to $4,500 and the H-1B visa to $4,000. The increases reflect a desire on the part of lawmakers to improve border security and increase funding for other programs related to immigration, including biometric entry/exit programs. … Continue reading Fee Increases for Certain Types of Visas →

Common Misunderstandings About Deportable Offenses

May 03, 2016

People who are not United States citizens and are here in the country legally can be subject to deportation in the event that they are convicted of certain offenses. While most foreign nationals may understand this basic fact, many individuals that may be subject to deportation have significant misconceptions about the way in which criminal … Continue reading Common Misunderstandings About Deportable Offenses →

The Relationship between Criminal Convictions and Immigration Consequences

April 21, 2016

When individuals who are noncitizens are accused of criminal misconduct while they are in the United States, the consequences could extend far beyond those that a U.S. citizen would face. Furthermore, when people who have been convicted of crimes in their home countries seek entry into the United States on a visa or through a … Continue reading The Relationship between Criminal Convictions and Immigration Consequences →

Inadmissibility vs. Deportability

April 05, 2016

A determination of inadmissibility or deportability can have devastating ramifications for foreign nationals who are seeking entry into the United States or for non-citizens who would like to remain here. Simply put, a person who is deemed inadmissible cannot obtain a visa or green card to enter the United States, and individuals who are deemed … Continue reading Inadmissibility vs. Deportability →