Updates from the firm and practical explanations of the immigration topics our clients ask about most.
Marriage green card timelines in 2026: adjustment of status, consular processing, work permits, interviews, and key delays for Michigan applicants.
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Yesterday, the Supreme Court decided the case Niz-Chavez v. Garland. This decision will pave the way for thousands of noncitizens to apply for new relief based on hardship to a US citizen, legal permanent resident, close relatives, as well as allow many to reopen their removal orders. Niz-Chavez is a sequel to the Supreme Court’s decision in…
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The legal term for birthright citizenship is jus soli, or “right of the soil”. The majority of countries in the western hemisphere, including the United States, have “unconditional jus soli”, in which citizenship is conferred regardless of the status of either parents. In the United States, this right is enshrined in the 14th Amendment, part…
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On Election Day, voters in the State of Michigan overwhelmingly approved Proposal 1, officially legalizing marijuana for recreational use. For residents of the state and citizens across the nation, marijuana can now be consumed legally within the parameters set out by Michigan law. However, for legal permanent residents, the undocumented and those in the U.S….
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To someone who has never navigated it, the asylum process in the United States can appear daunting, complicated and confusing. Not only are there different types of asylum, but there are different ways to pursue an asylum case. Recent events surrounding asylum show just how ill-informed the public is about the process. Comments blaming parents…
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Although it is one of the fastest ways to obtain permanent residence, marrying a U.S. citizen does not always ensure the granting of legal immigration status. In general, the process of obtaining a green card based on the marriage to a U.S. citizen poses no complications. Necessary forms, procedures and other details are available on…
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Most of us know, to some extent, the options for establishing legal residency in the United States. Therefore, what follows is not meant to be an exhaustive discussion, but rather a brief guide for those who are less familiar with this topic. As a general rule, the U.S. government grants a limited number of visas…
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(1) I have a friend who has a company in America and is willing to hire me. Am I likely to get a work visa if I apply at the consulate in my country? (2) I’m in the U.S.with a student visa and was just offered a job. Could I accept the offer? (3) My…
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Our Client was from Mexico and married to a United States Citizen, with whom he had two US citizen children. Client had been in the United States for the past 15 years. Client was placed into deportation proceedings due to the fact that he was not legally present in the United States. After analyzing the…
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