DHS Proposes a $70,000 OPT Fee: What F-1 Students Should Protect Before the Rules Change
October 24, 2026For international students pursuing education in the United States, Optional Practical Training (OPT) can be an important bridge between academic study and professional experience. But ...Read More - DHS Proposes a $70,000 OPT Fee: What F-1 Students Should Protect Before the Rules Change
ICE Demands Up to $1.8 Million for Failure to Depart: Challenging the Fine Without Abandoning Your Immigration Case
October 24, 2026Imagine receiving a notice from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) demanding hundreds of thousands of dollars—or even approximately $1.8 million—because the government ...Read More - ICE Demands Up to $1.8 Million for Failure to Depart: Challenging the Fine Without Abandoning Your Immigration Case
Your Social Media Is Part of Visa Screening: When Your Posts Conflict With Your Application
October 24, 2026Your visa application identifies one employer, but your LinkedIn profile lists another. You tell the consular officer that you intend to visit the United States ...Read More - Your Social Media Is Part of Visa Screening: When Your Posts Conflict With Your Application
You Married a U.S. Citizen: Can Public Benefits Put Your Green Card Application at Risk?
October 24, 2026You married a U.S. citizen and are preparing to apply for a Green Card. Your spouse’s income is limited. Your family may have ...Read More - You Married a U.S. Citizen: Can Public Benefits Put Your Green Card Application at Risk?
F-1 Litigation: Universities Ask Federal Court to Block ICE’s New Restrictions on Student Internships
October 24, 2026You are an international student pursuing a degree in the United States. Your academic department has approved an internship. The experience relates directly to your ...Read More - F-1 Litigation: Universities Ask Federal Court to Block ICE’s New Restrictions on Student Internships
ICE Arrested You at Your Asylum Appointment: Challenging Detention After Years of Compliance
October 24, 2026You entered the United States legally with a visitor visa. You applied for asylum, attended immigration appointments, updated your address, and spent years living openly ...Read More - ICE Arrested You at Your Asylum Appointment: Challenging Detention After Years of Compliance
A Brother or Sister Filed Form I-130 for You While You Are in the United States: Why the Pending Petition Usually Does Not Give You a Work Permit
October 3, 2026A U.S. citizen who is at least 21 years old may file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for a qualifying brother or ...Read More - A Brother or Sister Filed Form I-130 for You While You Are in the United States: Why the Pending Petition Usually Does Not Give You a Work Permit
Marrying an Immigrant With a Child: What Financial Obligations Can Fall on the U.S. Spouse, and When Are You Responsible for Supporting the Child?
October 3, 2026Marrying someone who already has a child can create significant practical financial responsibilities. But marriage, immigration sponsorship, Form I-864, stepparent status, adoption, and court ...Read More - Marrying an Immigrant With a Child: What Financial Obligations Can Fall on the U.S. Spouse, and When Are You Responsible for Supporting the Child?
Domestic Travel With DACA: When Flying or Driving Within the United States Can Still Create Immigration Risks
October 3, 2026For many DACA recipients, domestic travel is part of ordinary life. A person may need to fly for employment, attend school, visit family, receive medical ...Read More - Domestic Travel With DACA: When Flying or Driving Within the United States Can Still Create Immigration Risks
Can You Enter the United States for a Destination Wedding? Choosing the Right Visa for the Couple, the Foreign Spouse or Fiancé(e), and Wedding Guests
October 3, 2026A destination wedding in the United States can be perfectly lawful. But when the bride, groom, fiancé(e), spouse, or wedding guests are traveling from ...Read More - Can You Enter the United States for a Destination Wedding? Choosing the Right Visa for the Couple, the Foreign Spouse or Fiancé(e), and Wedding Guests