Monthly Archives: September 2026
Avoiding Misrepresentations in the Immigration Process
One major reason to work with an immigration lawyer when applying for an immigration benefit is to avoid misrepresentations. Any inaccuracy in your petition and supporting documents can lead to delays. However serious errors, called willful misrepresentations, can render you inadmissible. As a result, USCIS can deny important immigration benefits you would otherwise qualify… Read More »
Is Immigration Law State or Federal?
The United States has several landmark immigration laws, including the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act (called the INA) and the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) of 1996. People hoping to come to the U.S. legally often wonder if immigration law is federal or state. The simplest answer is that immigration law… Read More »
Slower Processing Times for Spousal Green Card Applications
No part of the immigration system has been immune from change over the past 18 months. The good news is that spouses of U.S. citizens may continue to apply for a green card. However, as a recent story from USA Today points out, applicants are facing many hurdles, including prolonged processing times. These delays… Read More »
Don’t Fall Prey to Scammers Pretending to Be Immigration Lawyers
Non-citizens seeking legal assistance often turn to social media. Unfortunately, many scammers are using AI to help them impersonate attorneys on Facebook or Instagram. These scammers take innocent people’s money and leave them in a lurch. To receive the legal assistance you need, contact The Law Office of Jason M. Sullivan, PLLC, today. Our… Read More »
Naturalization Complications: How to Plan Ahead
Becoming a naturalized citizen in the current political climate is not easy. The Trump Administration has taken various steps to make it harder to receive citizenship, including changing the civics test. Anyone who dreams of becoming a naturalized citizen should engage in strategic planning with an immigration issues attorney. At The Law Offices of… Read More »
Updated Policy Guidance Could Impact Your Immigration Case
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated policy guidance which could impact your immigration case. In any immigration request, the applicant bears the burden of proving they qualify for the requested benefit. That means someone requesting a visa or green card must prove they meet statutory requirements. Some benefits involve the exercise… Read More »
Hoping to Hire Abroad: We Can Help
Foreign nationals make significant contributions to the U.S. economy, filling many critical positions and helping the U.S. stay on the cutting edge in a competitive global economy. However, receiving permission to hire a foreign national is complicated. Before an employer can sponsor a worker for an employment-based green card, they typically need to complete… Read More »
Trump Gold Card: Still an Option?
The Gold Card received a flurry of media attention when it was launched in 2025. Over the past 12 months, however, we haven’t heard much about the program. The good news is that the Trump Gold Card program still exists, so this is an option you should discuss with a lawyer if you are… Read More »
Planning Considerations when Applying for a Fiancé Visa
Love respects no borders, and helpfully the U.S. immigration system allows citizens to bring a fiancé to the U.S. to get married. But anyone seeking a K-1 visa should work closely with an experienced lawyer to ensure the process goes smoothly. There are many considerations involving timing and whether you should possibly get married… Read More »
Effect of Prior Immigration Denials
USCIS denies many applications for an immigration benefit. The good news is that a denial does not prevent someone from applying again. However, denials also form part of the immigration record, and it matters significantly why a prior application was denied. At The Law Office of Jason M. Sullivan, PLLC, we engage in strategic… Read More »