U.S. Immigration Law

For many immigrants in Washington, D.C., and around the country, receiving their green card is the realization of a dream. But the process to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States is often long and requires a great deal of patience. Unfortunately,...

Many prior posts on this blog have emphasized the new priorities espoused by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. That agency has announced that it will specifically target for deportation those immigrants who have criminal records. Some recent raids have resulted in...

There are many ways for an immigrant to obtain a green card. But one way is restricted only to immigrants who are prepared to invest substantial sums of money in job-producing projects in the United States. It is called the EB-5 program after the class of visas that...

Residents of Washington may be interested in a decision rendered this week by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals because the case could potentially make its way to the Supreme Court. The decision concerns an immigration law passed by one city within the Circuit,...

Lawful residents of Maryland and every state can be deported for committing what are called "aggravated felonies." That term sounds serious because at one time it applied to a select few high-profile charges, such as drug crimes and murder. Its reach has gradually...

Throughout its history, immigrants have looked to the United States as a beacon of hope and a land of opportunity. Many people are attracted by the promise that their hard work will be rewarded, while others seek to escape the violence of their native countries. There...

The news media has reportedly extensively on the government's increased efforts to find and deport illegal immigrants with criminal records. But those in Washington were dealt a blow when the government agreed to settle an immigration case brought by a Yale Law School...

Last fall, we discussed the implementation of the Secure Communities program, which increases federal scrutiny over an arrested person's citizenship status. Although other parts of Maryland have been under the reach of the program for years, federal officials have...

Washington is looking to make some changes to the visa process in order to attract and keep highly-skilled immigrants. The potential immigration law plans are part of an initiative to make the United States more competitive in a modern globalized economy. By making...

Residents of Washington, D.C., are familiar with political talk. A politician must tread carefully, saying enough popular statements to win the largest number of votes while avoiding saying too many unpopular statements that will drive away potential...