Immigration

You may have some frequently asked immigration questions about Green Cards, the application process, and what you need to qualify for one. It can be confusing to navigate the immigration process alone. A lawyer from our firm can explain each step of the process. They can also explain the documents...

Employers can use Form I-129S Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition to petition for an employee to be classified as an L-1 nonimmigrant intracompany transferee under a blanket L petition (LZ) approval. That’s a mouthful. But what does this mean? Basically, the government acknowledges that many people travel to...

Yes, in some cases, you can appeal a permanent immigration bar decision. Per INA Sec. 212(a)(9)(C)(ii), an immigrant may overcome a permanent bar by remaining outside the U.S. for at least ten years and then filing Form I-212 to request readmission to the U.S.  Exceptions may also be permitted for...

According to the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 212(a)(6)(B), a 5-year immigration bar applies to persons who fail to appear at an immigration proceeding “without reasonable cause.” If an immigrant receives a 5-year bar, they must remain outside the United States for at least five years before applying for re-entry....

If you require a provisional waiver and don’t have a qualifying family member, additional options are available. There are several avenues to enter the United States temporarily to work toward naturalization or permanent residency status. How you enter the country determines your path to a green card or naturalization. Each...

As you strive to obtain lawful permanent residence in the United States, you could face several obstacles along the way. The most common obstacle is being deemed inadmissible and given a three-year, ten-year, or permanent bar from entering the country. However, if you receive a three-year bar, you can attempt...

If you are seeking citizenship in the United States, there are various reasons why you may be deemed inadmissible. This inadmissibility comes with a bar that prevents you from applying for residency in the United States for a certain period, depending on why you were denied access in the first...

Three-, five-, and 10-year bars are difficulties potential immigrants of the United States could face. The three- and 10-year bars can prevent people from lawfully entering the country, while a five-year bar can prevent even legal residents from receiving the health care they need to live.  At New Frontier Immigration...

Obtaining a visa or green card in the United States can be difficult. There are many grounds for inadmissibility outlined in immigration law, which will keep you from legally remaining in the country. If you are deemed inadmissible, there are numerous waivers that you can request which can help you...

The Permanent Bar is a measure by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to disallow foreign nationals from entering the U.S. after they had previously lived in the country without proper authorization. This “bar” is formally known as the Permanent Unlawful Presence Ground of Inadmissibility. Essentially, the U.S. government does...

According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the median waiting period for Form I-601 approval in 2022 is approximately 31.3 months. The time for processing has experienced a steady rise over the last six years and has seen huge increases since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.  In 2018,...

You can file an Immigration Hardship Waiver to petition the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to allow you to stay in or enter the country to take care of an immediate family member who is legally allowed to be in the U.S. The reason for your waiver is that...