Monthly Archives: August 2026
What to Do After Receiving a Notice of Intent to Deny
The Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) plays an important role in the immigration process. Its purpose is to notify an applicant that USCIS has sufficient evidence to deny your application, but they are giving you a chance to respond before they issue a final notice. An NOID is different from a Request for… Read More »
What is a National Interest Waiver?
Foreign nationals hoping to come to the United States to work usually need a job offer in hand. Their employer must also receive a labor certification before they can come to the U.S. and begin working. Obtaining a national interest waiver is an exception to these requirements. At The Law Office of Jason M…. Read More »
What is the Difference Between Lawful Presence and Lawful Status?
Regular changes to immigration law confuse many of our clients. Sometimes terminology is also confusing, leading some noncitizens to overstay their visas or otherwise remain in the country without legal permission. The concepts of “lawful presence” and “lawful status” are significant in immigration law. Contact The Law Office of Jason M. Sullivan, PLLC, to… Read More »
What is Immigrant Intent?
Although the U.S. welcomes millions of visitors each year, the government is much more selective about who it allows to immigrate to the U.S. to live and work permanently. Immigrant intent is an important concept which could come into play in your immigration case. If USCIS believes you intend to immigrate, they can deny… Read More »
Benefits of Strategic Immigration Planning
The complexity of immigration law means that things can go wrong at any time. Maybe USCIS finds something in your background which causes them to question whether to naturalize you. Or they uncover contradictory information on social media accounts, so you are questioned thoroughly before they will grant a green card. Some law firms… Read More »