Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Updates to the Policy Manual Guidance for the T Visa: For Victims of Human Trafficking
T visas are meant for individuals who survived human trafficking. Recently, a major update to the T visa application has gone into effect, and according to professionals monitoring and trying to prevent human trafficking, the changes are showing to have a positive impact. Still, the changes are not without criticisms. For individuals who have… Read More »
Know Your Rights If ICE Comes to Your Door
It can be a terrifying experience to have a knock at your door, and that knock comes from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The critical thing to know is that even if you are an undocumented immigrant living in the country, you still have constitutional rights. You must know your rights… Read More »
Why a Red Card Can be Helpful for Immigrants in the U.S.
Being an immigrant in the U.S. does not mean that you are without your rights. Even undocumented immigrants have rights in America. Sometimes, though, real-life situations can be scary for immigrants, and knowing what to do and remembering what your rights are can be difficult. This is why it can be advantageous to always… Read More »
Relief for Undocumented Immigrant Spouses Through “Parole in Place”
It is estimated that as many as 765,000 individuals who are undocumented and do not have lawful status are married to American citizens. In these households, there are approximately 1.6 million dependent children. Recently, the Biden administration released comprehensive details and eligibility requirements for undocumented immigrants who are residing in the United States and… Read More »
Are You A Foreigner Who Is Ready To Invest In The United States?
There are several benefits to investing in the United States, which is why many people from all over the globe have an interest in doing so. The E-2 Treaty Investor may be how you can meet your objectives and goals in the U.S. There is a caveat to obtaining a U.S. E-2 Treaty visa,… Read More »
Your Specialized Professional Skills May Help You Green Card Faster
There are several pathways to obtaining permanent residency in the United States. Knowing your options can help you start the process, and working with an attorney can help you navigate the system successfully. One pathway to permanent residency would be through your professional knowledge and skills. When you do work that would benefit the… Read More »
Can Divorce Affect Your U.S. Green Card Status?
Divorce is typically never the intended outcome of a marriage. Yet divorce happens to many couples, and there are several reasons why a marriage does not work out. The United States Census Bureau (USCB) recently reported that the U.S. marriage rate was 14.9 per 1,000 women, and the U.S. divorce rate was 6.9 per… Read More »
Will the Overturning of the Chevron Doctrine Impact U.S. Immigration Law?
Established in 1984 by the Supreme Court case Chevron U.S. A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., the Chevron doctrine allowed federal agencies the power to interpret ambiguous statutes. Essentially, it provided the framework that allowed agency expertise to make decisions on complex policies and guided how agencies implemented such policies. As a… Read More »
What is a Labor Certification in U.S. Employment-Based Immigration?
If you were able to secure a job in the United States or if you are an employer that has found an ideal employee abroad, then you will have to become familiar with the process for obtaining labor certification. Since the United States wants to make sure all qualified U.S. workers who can work… Read More »
A Basic Guide to U.S. Immigration Law
Immigration law is so complex because it incorporates not only various laws, regulations, and policies, but it also includes Executive Orders, case law, handbooks, and more. As a result, immigration law can be quite nuanced and is constantly changing. Immigration lawyers are tasked with understanding every aspect of immigration law and staying current on… Read More »