Re-Entering the U.S. After Deportation
- Sep 9 2019
A person who has been deported, or “removed,” from the U.S. is subject to certain legal restrictions when it comes to re-entering the country. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) ...
Immigration Law
New Rule Regarding Seeking Asylum
- Aug 16 2019
Those who enter the United States and are afraid of returning to their home country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution are eligible to seek asylum. Those ...
What is E-Verify?
- Aug 12 2019
E-Verify, a system authorized in 1996 by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, has recently come under more attention as the government encourages to make use of such ...
Immigration Medical Exam
- Jul 15 2019
To become a legal permanent resident of the United States, you will need to undergo an immigration medical exam. Also referred to as a green card medical exam, the evaluation ...
California Lawmakers Agree to Expand Healthcare to Young Adults Illegally in the U.S.
- Jul 15 2019
California has taken a bold step in expanding health care to young adults who are in the U.S. illegally. The first state to do so, the budget approved by California ...
Chula Vista Immigration Attorney
- Jun 25 2019
Countless families who have been separated for too long look to bring loved ones to the Unites States to be reunified. Thankfully, there are several options that allow United States ...
Marijuana as a Basis for Denial of Immigration Benefits
- Jun 14 2019
The legalization of marijuana use, both medical and recreational, and possession continues across the United States. In contrast, however, the U.S. Code continues to define marijuana as a Schedule I ...
California Protests Against President’s Sanctuary Cities Plan for Immigrants
- May 30 2019
There has been a great deal of media attention surrounding President Trump’s plan for immigrants in the U.S. He recently made threats to send immigrants to “sanctuary cities.” California Governor ...
Challenge to California Immigration Law Leaves Judges Skeptical
- Apr 30 2019
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals continues to be at odds with the Trump administration, which has requested that California block a law limiting police cooperation with immigration officials. ...
USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions
- Mar 27 2019
The USCIS announced it would accept H-1B petitions for premium processing again as of March 12, 2019. On February 19, 2019, premium processing became available for H-1B petitions filed before ...