As we mentioned in our previous piece on annual immigration statistics, recent immigration to the U.S. is quite different when compared with eras of the past. Before, in the mid-nineteenth century up through the mid-twentieth century, immigration flowed heavily from Europe. Since the 1960s, with certain key changes to immigration...
An Overview of the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)
November 09, 2021 ■ New Frontier Immigration Law
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) is a highly useful piece of law, although it is not the most well-known. Like many immigration-related laws, few people in the general population know about the CSPA, but its impact is potentially profound. The CSPA benefits Green Card applicants who “straddle the age...
How Does Birthright Citizenship Work?
November 01, 2021 ■ New Frontier Immigration Law
Birthright citizenship is a somewhat controversial topic in the area of U.S. nationality and immigration law. This term, “birthright citizenship,” refers to the practice of acquiring citizenship automatically due to the circumstances of a person’s birth, as opposed to acquiring citizenship through the process of naturalization. In this post, we’re...
Understanding the Impact of Plyler v. Doe (1982)
October 21, 2021 ■ New Frontier Immigration Law
Issues pertaining to the treatment of undocumented immigrants are among the most contentious and emotionally-charged topics in immigration law. As we’ve discussed, the U.S. takes in approximately 1.1 million legal immigrants every year, but it also takes in a sizable amount of undocumented immigrants every year as well. These undocumented...
Statistics on Annual Legal Immigration to the U.S.
October 13, 2021 ■ New Frontier Immigration Law
Immigration to the U.S. has changed dramatically over the course of the last century. If we think about the picture of U.S. immigration 100 years ago, in 1921, we can see that the current situation is quite a bit different. In 1921, the majority of immigrants to the U.S. came...
A Brief Overview on How Asylum Works
October 07, 2021 ■ New Frontier Immigration Law
The U.S. has a well-earned reputation for being a place which accepts people from all over the world. The Statue of Liberty in Manhattan is one of the testaments of this fact. Perhaps more than any other country, the U.S. has also been the receiver for those who are trying...
How the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Intersects with Immigration Status.
October 04, 2021 ■ New Frontier Immigration Law
Victims of physical battery or cruelty may be able to petition for and obtain lawful permanent resident status pursuant to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The VAWA provides an avenue for victims to become lawful permanent residents, as long as petitioners meet certain eligibility requirements and meet other...
A Quick Guide to Replacing a Green Card
September 17, 2021 ■ New Frontier Immigration Law
The Green Card is the official document which signifies an immigrant’s permanent resident status in the U.S. Immigrants who have obtained Green Cards know about the level of importance of this document. With a Green Card, a person can live permanently and work freely throughout the country. Green Card holders...
Details on the H1B Application Process – And Why an Immigration Lawyer Can Help
August 30, 2021 ■ New Frontier Immigration Law
Every year, the USCIS receives thousands and thousands of applications for so-called H1B visas. These visas are also sometimes referred to as “persons in specialty occupations” visas, because they are essentially reserved for those with advanced skills. In this post, we’re going to provide an overview of H1B status, and...
The Multiple Paths to Obtain Permanent Residency in the U.S
August 19, 2021 ■ New Frontier Immigration Law
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a dream for many people. Although the U.S. has its share of problems, America is still seen by many around the globe as a place of relative prosperity and opportunity. For those who wish to become U.S. citizens, becoming a lawful permanent resident is...