What is the Process for Getting a Green Card?

An experienced immigration lawyer can help clients to better understand the specific green card process that applies to them. A lawyer also can help clients to ensure they correctly file for a green card and fully support their filings with the necessary information. There are no guarantees that even a fully qualified applicant with a …

U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021: What Does It Mean for Immigrants and Their Families?

Understanding the Citizenship Act of 2021, Explained by Our Immigration Lawyer in Philadelphia, PA Immigration in the United States is a particularly charged topic. It causes a lot of concern for individuals and their families who are in the United States legally, illegally, or who intend to immigrate to live or work here. Not only …

Will USCIS Proposed Higher Fees for Citizenship Applications be Implemented?

In August 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed increases in many of the fees charged by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as well as new fees for those filing for political asylum and an end to any waivers for immigration fees. The final rule issued by DHS also called for …

When Should I Hire an Immigration Lawyer?

Our Immigration Lawyer in Philadelphia Explains When to Get Legal Help When most people think about law, they think about personal injury, contract, divorce, or constitutional law.  But one of the most significant areas of law in the United States is immigration law.  And our Philadelphia immigration lawyers know this is for good reason.  According …

Cases with Public Charge Rule Are Dismissed

What Should I Know About Case Dismissals Concerning the Public Charge Rule? The Biden administration recently changed a 2019 rule that limited the admission of immigrants deemed probable public charges. In the past, the term public charge was interpreted as a person who would likely become dependent on cash benefits on immigrating into the United …

Green Card Application Freeze Lifted

President Biden recently ended the freeze on green card applications that former president Donald Trump enacted in April 2020. The revoked freeze allows immigrants to apply immediately for green cards instead of waiting until the end of March 2021. While the freeze did not block American citizens from bringing their spouses or children to the …

Executive Order Issued for Halt on Deportations

The Biden administration recently made some major policy changes that could impact U.S. immigrants. President Biden committed to the 100-day halt on deportations when he was campaigning last year. On Inauguration Day, he signed 17 executive orders, six of which were immigration-related directives. What is a 100-Day Halt? President Biden ordered a 100-day halt on deportations of some …

What is the U.S. Citizenship Act 2021?

On January 20, the president sent Congress a comprehensive immigration reform package, entitled the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, to Congress. The bill seeks to reform legal immigration, address the root causes of migration, and improve the economy for the long-term. It is estimated that there are almost 11 million foreign nationals in this country illegally, …

What Changes Have Been Made to the Citizenship Test?

When most people think about the immigration process, they often think of the citizenship test. The citizenship test is an oral test given to those looking to gain citizenship in the United States. The questions often discuss American history and the political system to determine how well a potential citizen knows America. However, those interested in becoming a citizen …

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