Religious teachings about immigration can vary greatly depending on the religion and denomination. However, some common themes among different religions include:

Christianity: Many Christian denominations, including Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodoxy, teach the importance of welcoming and...

Whether immigration consultations are anonymous can depend on the specific context and the country in question. In general, immigration consultations with government agencies or immigration lawyers are not anonymous. These consultations often involve the sharing of personal information, such as...

There are many misconceptions regarding immigration that persist in society. These misconceptions about immigration can perpetuate negative attitudes and beliefs about immigrants, and can make it difficult for immigrants to access the resources and opportunities they need to succeed in the U.S....

The Russian-Ukraine war has led to many shifts in both social-political dialogues and the immigration system. The relationship between Ukraine and its neighboring country Russia has continuously dissolved in the past several years. This increasingly tense political relationship has resulted in...

For over a year, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been at risk after a federal judge in Texas ruled the program unlawful in July 2021. As a result, the program has been temporarily paused, only allowing current DACA holders to renew their applications while...

Earlier this month, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that certain applicants filing for a renewal of their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) will now receive an automatic 540-day extension of their employment authorization while their...

Upon lawfully entering the U.S. at a Port-of-Entry, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will issue an Arrival/ Departure Record Form I-94. However, sometimes they fail to this or issue incorrect information on the form. If this happens, you can schedule an appointment at a local CBP...

Conditional residents who get status via marriage should file Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) to request that the conditions on residence be eliminated and so they can ultimately become legal, permanent residents. It's imperative that conditional residents file the form...

Earlier this month, USCIS announced that certain applicants filing for a renewal of their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) will now receive an automatic 540-day extension of their employment authorization while their renewal application is pending. 

EAD renewal applicants in certain...

The ability to travel both domestically and internationally is always one of the biggest concerns for individuals with pending immigration cases. If you’re a hopeful immigrant in the US, you more than likely have family, friends, or business ties in other countries and most likely are not...

On November 8, 2021, new COVID-19 travel guidelines will go into effect for travel to the United States, requiring all non-immigrant travelers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they meet one of the listed exception criteria. The new guidelines will apply to any traveler whose plane...

Announced on July 6, 2021, by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemeni people has been extended through March 3, 2023. There will be an 18-month period during which Yemenis can either extend or re-designate their TPS.

What circumstances led the...