One of the most common misconceptions about immigration law is that it is simply a matter of completing the correct forms and submitting them to the government. From the outside, many immigration processes appear to be administrative: fill out an application, attach supporting documents, and wait for a decision. In reality, immigration cases rarely work that way. Every immigration application becomes part of a permanent government record. The information provided in that application will be...

One of the most common things people ask when they first contact an immigration attorney is, “Do I have any options?” People often think immigration benefits are based upon time, or paying taxes, or having a child born in the US- generally none of this is true. Sometimes that belief comes from advice given by friends or family. Sometimes it comes from information found online. Or, people reach out and say, "I don't think I have any options." These folks think just because they don't have...

Many people assume they only need to speak with an immigration attorney when they are ready to file an application. In reality, immigration law intersects with many aspects of daily life, and important events can have serious immigration consequences even when they appear unrelated at first. Waiting until a problem becomes urgent often limits the options available. In many cases, the best time to seek advice is before taking action or immediately after something significant occurs. There are...