Immigration forms look like paperwork. In practice, they are legal documents where a single misread question can trigger consequences that last a lifetime. The gap between what an online platform can do and what an experienced immigration attorney can do is...
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How to go from a student visa to a Green Card
As an international student at the University of Iowa, consider transitioning from your student visa to permanent residency in the United States. This journey requires careful planning and understanding of immigration processes. Here, we provide essential tips and...
When can criminal charges affect immigration status?
Anyone can get arrested for violating the law in the United States. Technically, the criminal penalties possible are usually the same regardless of an individual's personal characteristics. A defendant's immigration status usually does not expose them to more serious...
Is a non-citizen removable for a violation of a no contact order?
Is a non-citizen removable for a violation of a no contact order? Section 237(a)(2)(E)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) states that "Any alien who at any time after entry is enjoined under a protection order issued by a court and whom the court...
Update on the September 24, 2017 Travel Ban
On Monday the Supreme Court issued orders (here and here) permitting the government to enforce the September 24, 2017 travel ban (the text can be found here). Until yesterday, the government was not permitted to fully enforce the travel ban due to preliminary...
