For non-citizens in Pennsylvania, a criminal charge can have significant consequences, even if it’s a relatively minor infraction. When criminal law and immigration law intersect, it leads to complex legal issues, and punishments that are…
As is true throughout the United States, Pennsylvania has labor laws that protect all workers, regardless of their immigration status. While there are nationwide standards established under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the…
As immigration policies tighten in the United States, individuals seeking legal entry find themselves navigating increasingly complex and frustrating pathways. Still, despite policy shifts and rising uncertainty, several legal avenues remain available, including work visas,…
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14160, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” The order, which aims to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States…
The attitudes and environment surrounding immigration to the United States are stricter than ever, and that means that applications require meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive preparation to be successful. The most important factor is…
For both current and prospective asylum seekers and refugees, potential changes to asylum laws are creating rippling impacts across multiple dimensions of their lives. For current applicants, stricter laws are likely to mean longer processing…
If you are an immigrant to the United States who is in the United States on an H-1B visa, recent developments surrounding skilled worker visas in the United States are of particular interest to you….
Immigration issues have always been complex, and the incoming administration’s emphasis on deportation is having a significant impact on mixed-status families. When some family members have legal residency or citizenship, and others do not, the…
Deportation profoundly affects families; it can lead to emotional, financial, and psychological distress, especially when a family member is deported. Family separation can disrupt an entire family unit, creating a ripple effect of challenges for…
If you’re facing deportation and need an answer that allows you to stay in the United States, a legal process known as cancellation of removal may be the best remedy for you. There are differing…
Applying for entry to the United States is a challenging process that is complicated by changing political winds and laws. To make sure that you have the best possible outcome, it is a good idea…
Family is everything, and the desire to reunite with loved ones who live in foreign countries is a driving force for many U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. In recognition of this, the United States…
Obtaining a U.S. Visa is an extremely complex process that should not be undertaken without doing significant research or seeking the help of a legal professional who is knowledgeable about immigration law. There are several…
Gaining legal admission to the United States as a foreign national has never been easy, but in recent years the process has become even more challenging. In the face of increasing scrutiny, it’s become more…
Coming to the United States and becoming a U.S. citizen is a dream for many people, and once they arrive, they often want their family members to join them. U.S. immigration policy makes family reunification…