In 2025, the U.S. government introduced “new” alien registration requirements that affect many foreign nationals, including visa holders and permanent residents. The rules are part of ongoing efforts by the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to strengthen immigration enforcement and improve how immigration status is tracked. The updated rules …
Many clients ask, “What exactly is family-based immigration?” particularly when they have relatives living outside the United States. In a nutshell, Family-based immigration is the path set by the U.S. government for foreign nationals to obtain a Green Card based on close family ties to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. This process can be complex, …
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially announced the termination of the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. This decision affects thousands of Venezuelan nationals who have relied on TPS for deportation protections, employment authorization, and legal status. The termination of Venezuela’s TPS designation raises important questions about immigration policies, alternative …
La Ley Laken Riley es una legislación reciente que ha provocado un debate sobre las políticas federales de inmigración. Esta ley tiene como objetivo abordar preocupaciones sobre inmigrantes indocumentados y su participación en delitos dentro de los Estados Unidos, centrándose en requisitos de detención, procedimientos de deportación y la participación de las autoridades. Es importante …
The Laken Riley Act is a recent piece of legislation that has sparked debate on federal immigration policies and enforcement. This act aims to address concerns about undocumented immigrants and their involvement in crimes within the U.S. by focusing on detention requirements, removal proceedings, and law enforcement involvement. For individuals affected by immigration enforcement decisions, …
A T-visa is a form of immigration relief designed to protect victims of human trafficking while supporting law enforcement efforts to investigate and prosecute traffickers. This visa allows individuals who have experienced severe harm, such as labor trafficking or sex trafficking, to remain in the United States temporarily and apply for permanent residency later. To …
How long will it take to become a United States citizen with a green card? The exciting path to naturalization typically involves several steps and can take anywhere from three to five years for lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) to complete. This guide will explore the naturalization process, its timeframes, and some important things …
You may wonder how to check your green card status. There are three main ways: online, in person, and via an inquiry form. Our immigration lawyers understand that all of this can seem confusing, especially when you’re waiting to hear back about your application status. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) processes countless immigration …
Individuals seeking to live and work permanently in the United States must understand that a green card, or permanent resident card, is not a one-time, permanent document. Instead, your green card comes with certain conditions and expiration dates that determine its validity. Our Duluth immigration lawyers at Barrios Virguez will explore the duration of a …
For individuals seeking permanent residency in the United States, obtaining a green card, officially known as a permanent resident card, is a significant milestone on the path to achieving their immigration goals. While the green card application process can be lengthy and complex, certain strategies and avenues are available to expedite it and obtain a …
