Aiden and Ethan Dvash-Banks were twin brothers who were born minutes apart. However, one was considered a United States citizen while the other was not. How does this happen? It sounds like the beginning of a convoluted riddle, but the reality was that the twins were...
Month: February 2019
Brazilian man facing deportation after arrest
The immigration process can be a precarious one, even for those who might appear to have distinct advantages in getting their applications approved. It may be well-known that those who have the sponsorship of family members already legally living in the United States...
What is a grace-period for H-1B status holders when terminated?
The H-1B visa program is an employment-based visa inherently tied to the visa holder's specific job. Therefore, loss of this specific position can be detrimental to a visa-holders' ability to stay in the United States and continue working. In order to address this...
How does the use of Advance Parole impact my H1B status
Many H-1B status holders have pending Adjustment of Status application. Advance Parole allows an individual to travel outside of the United States with a pending Adjustment of Status application. It is essential to apply for Advance Parole if you have a pending...
Family-based immigration: who has priority?
If you are a U.S. citizen either by naturalization or permanent residency, you have the right to petition for family members from out of the country to join you here in the United States. Those family members do not need to wait in line for a visa but rather, get...