The Immigration and Nationality Act - the body of federal laws that controls the United States immigration system - contains a number of provisions for foreign nationals to obtain temporary and permanent immigration status in the U.S. based on employment and/or...
Marcus B. Jaynes
Impermanent Residence: Understanding and Avoiding the Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status in the U.S.
Many “lawful permanent residents” of the U.S. take great comfort in having obtained permanent status in the United States, and likewise believe that as long as they pay their taxes, abide by the law, and stay in the U.S. at least part of every year, they can retain...
Consular Processing for Nonimmigrant Visas: A Matter of Intent
Almost every foreign national who does not already have permission to enter the United States must apply for a visa in order to travel to the United States. In a perfect world, this process would involve simply stating one’s intentions and proving one’s identity; in...
Problems with Alcohol? Ever Use Drugs? How Drugs & Alcohol Can Mean Big Trouble for Immigration Processing
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. Department of State continue to intensify their focus on alcohol and drug use as they relate to immigration processing. Therefore, it is increasingly important that applicants for immigration status or U.S. visas...