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Blog
- 2025
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2024
- December
- October
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September
- EB-3 Labor Certification: Navigating the Path to Employment-Based Green Cards
- Post-Conviction Relief in California for Immigration Purposes – Vacate your conviction
- How to Win Your Asylum Case
- Understanding Advance Parole: A Comprehensive Guide
- Mandamus Action for Asylum Delays
- A Comprehensive Guide to Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Renewals and Automatic Extensions
- I-601 Denial. Refiling to Win an I-601 Approval
- Marijuana Inadmissibility and US Immigration
- Applying for Asylum While in Student (F-1) Status
- August
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July
- INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) - How to Challenge Misrepresentation in Immigration
- Inadmissibility Due to Controlled Substance Violations (Drug Offenses) – INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II)
- Inadmissibility for Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude Under INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I)
- INA 212(a)(2)(D)(i) - Prostitution and US Immigration Laws – Pathways to Permanent Residency Despite Challenges
- Is marriage allowed while visiting the United States on an ESTA?
- Alien Smuggling - Inadmissibility Under 212(a)(6)(E)
- Alleged Drug Trafficking and Roadblocks to Permanent Residency
- How Does an Asylee Couple’s Divorce Affect Their Asylum Status and Subsequent Adjustment of Status
- Notice of Intent to Deny: Responding to Ensure an Approval
- Denied I-130: Strategies to Move Forward
- How Does an Asylee Couple’s Divorce Affect Their Asylum Status and Subsequent Adjustment of Status
- My I-751 Has Been Denied. What Are My Options?
- Denied Citizenship? Don't Panic: Understanding N-400 Denials and Your Next Steps
- Common Reasons for I-485 Denial (Adjustment of Status) and What to Do
- Immigration and Marriage Between Cousins
- June
- February
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January
- I Received a PERM Audit. What Do I Need to Do?
- Which Types of Crimes Qualify for U-Visas?
- Understanding the U-Visa Bona Fide Determination Process
- Can I Apply for SIJS If One of My Parents Abandoned Me?
- U-Visa Eligibility — Understanding the Path to Legal Relief
- Who Is Eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status?
- What to Expect at My First Immigration Court Hearing
- What Type of Evidence Is Needed for VAWA?
- Are Abused Men Eligible for VAWA?
- If I Owe Back Taxes, Am I Eligible to Apply for Citizenship?
- I Obtained My Green Card Through My Spouse, But We Are Now Divorced. Can I Become a US Citizen?
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2023
- December
- November
- October
- August
- July
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June
- What are the Exceptions to the One-Year Filing Requirements for Asylum?
- I am Here on a K-1 Visa: What if I Do Not Want to Get Married?
- What is Administrative Closure and Why Can it Be Beneficial?
- Inadmissible for Entry Under INA's 212(a)(2)(D)(i) For Alleged Prostitution
- Can I File for Adjustment of Status if I Entered as a Crewman on a C1 or D visa?
- May
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April
- Consular Non-Reviewability
- Asylum Interview Delayed and Delayed? You Can File a Writ of Mandamus
- Eligibility for Adjustment of Status on TPS
- Burden of Proof of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Convention Against Torture, and Deferral of Removal
- What If My F-1 Visa Status Expires Before My Adjustment of Status Interview?
- March
- February
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2022
- November
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October
- My I-485 Application is Delayed, What Can I Do?
- Violence Against Women Act Bigamy Exception
- Eligibility for Asylum Under the UN Convention Against Torture
- LGBT Asylum: UN Convention Against Torture
- Immigrants Contribute Greatly to the U.S. Economy
- The Latest Updates to the DACA Program and What They Mean for Recipients
- How to Obtain Court Records and Police Reports for Immigration
- My Form N-400 Application for Naturalization is Delayed: What Can I do?
- Owing Back Taxes Does Not Prevent You From Applying for Citizenship (Naturalization)
- Can I Use the Unused Portion of My H1B (Also Known as "H1B Recapture")?
- My Form I-130 is Delayed: How Can I Make USCIS Expedite, Speed Up or Approve the Case?
- Top 5 Job Sectors in Demand for Those Looking to Migrate to the U.S
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September
- What are My Options When My I-485 Application is Denied?
- Did you receive a Notice of Intent to Deny for your I-485 application? Here’s What You Need to Know
- My EAD is Delayed, and I am About to Lose My Job: What Should I Do?
- What is a Notice to Appear?
- Will One Crime Prevent My Naturalization? The Petty Offense Exception
- Can You Apply for Asylum if You Have Engaged in Marriage Fraud?
- Will Getting Divorced Affect My Immigration Status?
- What If I Change Jobs on an H-1B Visa?
- August
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July
- I Just Moved to a New Address: Does USCIS Have Jurisdiction Over My Naturalization Application?
- What is Inadmissibility for Terrorists Activities Under INA section 212(a)(3)(B) and is There a Waiver?
- Section 237(a)(1)(H) Waiver: Relief From Removal/Deportation Based on Fraud
- J-1 Waivers for the Two Year Home Residency Requirement
- What is the Difference Between an I-601 and I-601A Waiver?
- Why Was My I-751 Application Denied?
- Why Was My I-130 Application Denied?
- How the DHS is Promoting Entrepreneurship for Immigrants
- Which Family Members Can I Sponsor for a Visa?
- 10 Myths About U.S Citizenship Debunked
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June
- Which is Faster: A Fiance/Fiancee or Spousal Visa?
- N-400 Denied after Interview
- Can an H1B Employee Work From Home?
- Attorney Yekrangi Speaks Before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Communist Party Waiver
- Inadmissibility Waiver For a Simple Possession of 30 Grams or Less of Marijuana
- Form I-601 Waiver for Criminal Convictions
- Adopting a Relative Living in a Foreign Country
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May
- COVID Vaccine Waiver for Immigration Purposes
- Convictions and DACA Eligibility
- New Rule: Expedited Removal
- What is the Difference Between "Unlawful Presence" and Being "Out of Status"?
- Deportation Defenses for Undocumented Immigrants
- How to Avoid Immigration Scams & Fraud
- Filing Form I-601 Seeking Waiver of Fraud or Misrepresentation Grounds for Inadmissibility
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April
- Post Conviction Relief
- How to Renew an H-1B1 Visa (Chile/Singapore)
- What is the Difference Between Form I-601 and Form I-601A Waivers?
- A Few Things to Know About the Cuban Adjustment Act
- High-Skilled Immigrants’ H-1B Visa Cap Reached for Fiscal 2022
- Title 42 is Set to End Next Month
- 3 Tips to Prepare for an H-1B Visa Interview
- 7 Necessary Steps to Become a U.S. Citizen
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March
- What If My Child “Ages Out” Before Their Adjustment of Status or Immigration Visa Are Decided?
- I am From Ukraine: Can I Apply for Temporary Protected Status?
- Can I Apply for Cancellation of Removal if I Owe Back Taxes?
- Can I Get Food Stamps If I’m Undocumented?
- What Are My Chances of Winning the H-1B Visa Lottery This Season?
- February
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January
- The National Interest Waiver and the Three Prong Test
- Which is Better, a Spousal or Fiancé/Fiancée Visa?
- Divorce Before Your Green Card Interview
- Pending Forms I-485, Job Portability and 180 Days
- I Entered the United States on a K-2 Visa And Now I am Over 21 -- Can I Get a Green Card?
- Santa Ana Immigration Court
- What Crimes Can Lead to Deportation?
- Family Immigration: How You Can Reunite With Your Family in 2022
- Frequently Asked Questions About Deportation and Removal
- My I-485 Was Denied: Can I Still Use My EAD (Employment Authorization Document)?
- INA 212(d)(3)(a) Waiver for Previous Overstay by Non-Immigrants
- I am From Venezuela: Can I Apply for Temporary Protected Status?
- Inadmissibility Due to 212(a)(2)(c)(i): Alleged Drug Trafficking
- How to Appeal a Renunciation or Loss of US Citizenship
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2021
- December
- November
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October
- Automatic Visa Revalidation for Expired Nonimmigrant Visas
- How Can I Keep My Priority Date of a Previously Approved Form I-140?
- What is a Form I-485J?
- Can I Get Employment Authorization When I File for Asylum?
- 237(a)(1)(H) Fraud Waiver
- Children Born in the US to Diplomatic Parents: Discussion of Nikoi v. Attorney General
- How Do I File a BIA Appeal for a Denied I-130? Or Should I Just Refile the I-130?
- Which Crimes Qualify for a U Visa?
- What Types of Questions Does USCIS Ask at a Marriage-Based Interview?
- What Is Better: TPS or Asylum?
- How Long Can You Stay in the U.S. After Your Green Card Expires?
- DACA Filing Tips to Get Your Application Right the First Time
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September
- What is a Dual Intent Work Visa?
- Green Card Applicants: What is the Visa Bulletin and How do I Read it?
- What is the "Cap Gap" for an F-1 Visa Holder Applying for an H-1B Visa?
- What is the Grace Period for an H-1B Visa if I Quit, Get Laid Off, or am Terminated?
- Do I Need a Bridge Visa?
- Can I Take a Leave of Absence While on an H-1B Visa?
- What is the Difference Between Deportable vs. Inadmissible in Immigration Law?
- Can U.S. Citizens Sponsor Half-Siblings for a Green Card?
- ICE Wants to Deport Me: Is It Too Late to Marry a U.S. Citizen?
- August
- July
- June
- May
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April
- Hoping to Transfer your International Medical Degree to Practice Medicine in the U.S.?
- What Are the Wage Levels for H1-B Visa Workers?
- H-1B Visa Application Process
- FAQ: Employment Rights with DACA
- National Interest Waiver for Physicians – Straight to Permanent Residency
- My Spouse is a Citizen, Can I Become a Citizen?
- I was convicted of a crime. Am I eligible for DACA?
- DACA to Green Card
- March
- February
- January
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2020
- December
- November
- October
- September
- August
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July
- Can I Naturalize If I have A Petty Theft Conviction? – Petty Offense Exception
- Your I-130 Application Was Denied – What Can You Do Now?
- Lawful Permanent Residents Excluded from New Immigration Restrictions
- Is DACA Still Available?
- Is USCIS Still Open?
- What Are the Consequences of Re-Entering the U.S. After Getting Deported?
- Inadmissibility: Common Reasons People Are Denied Entry to the U.S.
- How Do I Get My Family Member Out Of Immigration Detention?
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June
- Suspension of H-1B Visas and New Green Cards
- June 18th, 2020 Supreme Court DACA Decision – What Does It Mean?
- VAWA – How to Build A Strong Case
- How To Prove A Real Marriage to USCIS
- Why Is It So Difficult to Get a U.S. Visa?
- Do I Need to Know for My Citizenship Interview?
- Prostitution, What It Means, and How It Can Impact Your Immigration Status
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May
- 212(d)(3) Waivers Of Inadmissibility For Non-Immigrants
- Misrepresentation Waivers – How To Apply For A 212(i) Waiver
- H-1B Visa Holders During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Known Employer Pilot Program
- Can You Travel Internationally While an LPR?
- What Is the "Public Charge" Rule?
- H-1B Visa – The Electronic Registration Process
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April
- Trump Suspension of Immigration: What Does It Mean?
- How to Prepare for the Citizenship Test
- Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Immigration for 60 Days
- How To Stay In The United States
- How Immigrants Can Obtain Financial Aid During COVID-19
- How Long After My Marriage Can I Receive a Green Card?
- Can I Work in the U.S. While Waiting for My Green Card?
- What to Do If ICE Shows Up at Your House?
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March
- K-1 Visa: Your Options If Things Go Awry
- What to Do When Your Naturalization Application is Denied
- Is Your Immigration Case Stuck? A Writ of Mandamus Can Help!
- The Importance of Employer-Employee Relationship for H-1B Visas
- What Makes an H-1B Visa Beneficiary “Inadmissible?”
- Denaturalization: What It Is and How It Works
- Attorney Ashkan Yekrangi Named to the 2020 Southern California Rising Stars List
- Your I-751 Was Denied. What Can You Do Now?
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- 2019
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- 2017