Introduction Beginning in late 2025, specifically for applications filed on or after October 20, 2025, USCIS began administering a revised naturalization civics test that is longer, more comprehensive, and more demanding than the previous version. The updated test reflects USCIS’s stated goal of modernizing civic education standards and ensuring applicants demonstrate meaningful understanding of U.S. […]

Introduction “A U.S. green card grants lawful permanent residence, but it does not provide absolute protection from deportation.” In today’s heightened enforcement environment, many lawful permanent residents (LPR) are surprised to learn that certain actions, patterns, or past issues can place their status at risk. Understanding where risk exists is essential to protecting long-term residency.

The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows nationals of certain treaty countries to enter and work in the United States based on a substantial investment in a U.S. business. Designed to promote bilateral trade and economic engagement, the E-2 visa category enables foreign entrepreneurs and investors to develop and direct operations of an enterprise in which they have invested, or are actively in the process of investing, a significant amount of capital.

Navigating U.S. immigration terminology can be confusing, especially when multiple documents govern different aspects of your legal presence in the United States. Three critical concepts that every nonimmigrant visa holder must understand are visa validity, I-94 arrival/departure records, and duration of status (D/S). While these terms are often used interchangeably in casual conversation, they serve distinct purposes and have different legal implications.

  Editor: Zoe Wilson, Esq.   The EB-2 visa opens doors to permanent residency in the U.S. for highly skilled professionals. It is perfect for those with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities looking for long-term career opportunities. Choosing the EB-2 visa means a direct path to a green card and a promising future in the

Editor: Zoe Ji Wilson, Esq.     The E-2 Visa provides a unique opportunity for investors who aspire to live and work in the United States. This visa allows individuals from certain countries to invest in a U.S.-based business to live and work in the U.S. temporarily under nonimmigrant status. However, knowing if you qualify

Editor: Zoe Ji Wilson, Esq.      The L-1 visa is a vital tool for global businesses. It allows companies to transfer key employees to the U.S. from their foreign offices, helping organizations grow, manage, and oversee operations across international borders.   Global business thrive on intracompany transfers, which enable seamless collaboration and ensure

  Introduction   The myth exists that the only way to obtain a green card or lawful permanent residence (LPR) status in the U.S. is through marriage.   Certainly, this method of immigrating to the U.S. is well-publicized and is also the plotline of many entertaining movies and television shows.  The truth is, however, there

  Introduction   Becoming a U.S. citizen is one of the most significant milestones in an immigrant’s journey. Naturalization grants lawful permanent residents full rights and responsibilities under the U.S. Constitution, including the right to vote, access to a U.S. passport, and the ability to sponsor family members. While the process is well-defined, it can

Under Executive Order 14161 (January 20, 2025), USCIS has implemented stricter vetting and anti-fraud measures for marriage-based green card applicants, increasing scrutiny and procedural requirements. Changes include mandatory use of…