The U visa was enacted as part of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act in 2000. It recognizes the vulnerability often...

If you or a family member have been removed from the United States, you or your relative may need to apply for special permission from...

In 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) created a labor-based deferred action process for immigrant workers involved in labor...

Enlisting in the U.S. Military is a big decision for many reasons, with a variety of risk and advantages. Within the context of...

In January 2023, USCIS proposed a new fee schedule that would significantly increase filing fees for various immigration forms and...

Immigrants who are under 21 years old and have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by one or both of their parents may qualify for...

The K-1 visa, also known as the fiancé visa, is designed for U.S. citizens who are engaged to marry foreign nationals. It allows a U.S....

2024 is here! We hope that all our clients, future clients, and other members of our community had a safe, healthy, and happy holidays...

Please join us in wishing one of our founding immigration attorneys, McKenzie Harker, a happy birthday! McKenzie has dedicated her career...

On December 13, 2023 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a notice, extending the periods to re-register for Temporary...

Immigration courts around the U.S. are plagued by heavy caseloads and long wait times for hearings. In Oregon, hearings are often...

CBP One is a free mobile application, created by the U.S. government. People in Mexico who wish to enter the U.S. at the southern border...

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our clients and colleagues. Your...

Immigrating to the United States can be a challenging journey, and one factor that significantly influences the process is an...

The United States has long been a haven for individuals fleeing persecution in their home countries. Applying for asylum in the U.S. can...

The Family Reunification Program allows certain people living in the U.S. to sponsor relatives living in Columbia, Cuba, El Salvador,...

Naturalization is the process used to become a U.S. citizen if you were born outside of the United States. Becoming a U.S. citizen...

The immigration legal process can be complex, daunting, and rife with challenges. This complexity often leaves immigrants and their...

U nonimmigrant status, also known as the U visa, is a four-year visa available to victims of certain crimes that occur in the U.S....

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that, starting September 13th, 2023 all affirmative asylum...