Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What To Know About An Asylum Interview In The United States
When a person is living in a precarious situation where they have fear of persecution in their home country, they may decide the best course of action is to apply for asylum in the United States. This can be an incredibly difficult and frightening situation to be in. When there is the element of… Read More »
What Countries Have The Most Immigrants Come To The United States?
In the United States, foreign-born individuals that were living in the country were just under 45 million in 2018 according to the Pew Research Center. The immigrant population in the country is growing and has quadrupled since 1965 meaning that when compared to the entire population in the U.S. foreign-born individuals makeup 13.7% of… Read More »
What Is Crimmigration And How Does It Affect You?
The United States is a free country with ample opportunities offered to its residents to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. As a result, individuals around the globe seek to come to the United States to have the ability to grab onto their own American dream and live their own robust and… Read More »
How Fiancé And Spouse Immigration Visas Differ
A common question with respect to immigration and intimate partners is how are fiancé visas and spouse visas different? In some situations, you may have gone abroad and found the perfect partner for your life. As a result, you get engaged. Or, maybe while you were abroad you not only get engaged but you… Read More »
Why Was The EB-5 Program Created?
The United States welcomes investment into our country. And, when investments can be used to create gainful employment and growth for residents in the country, this may allow for foreign investors to live permanently in the United States. The Immigrant Investor Program, which is also called the EB-5 visa program, is unique in that… Read More »
The Differences Between Criminal Courts And Immigration Courts In The United States
There are certain protections afforded to those that are charged with criminal violations under the United States constitution. This is true for both citizens of the country and noncitizens. But by contrast, a noncitizen who finds themselves in U.S. immigration court who simply violated immigration laws do not tend to get such benefits of… Read More »
How Criminal Charges Can Affect A Green Card Holder’s Status
If you are the current owner of a green card, congratulations. You have made it through a process that can be quite arduous. Though, if you had a misstep and got caught up in the criminal justice system in the United States, you could potentially jeopardize your ability to keep your green card and… Read More »
Temporary Protected Status Extended For Some Venezuelans In The United States
There is some good news for Venezuelans who currently reside in the United States that are under temporary protected status (TPS). The protections for this group have been extended for another 18 months. According to a news release from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), this extension will take place starting from… Read More »
6 Deportation Defense Strategies
If you are facing deportation in Georgia, you may be feeling much duress and may even be scared about what can happen when you go to court. The thought of being deported out of the United States can be an extremely distressing one, and understandably so. For more information on how to defend against… Read More »
Is An F-1 Student Visa Right For You?
The F-1 Visa is a means to allow students from other countries to live in the United States temporarily so they can go to study at school, college, or other educational institutions. To study in the United States for those individuals that are not citizens or hold a green card, the F-1 Visa process… Read More »