Posts by hykellaw

On October 4, 2019, the Trump administration enacted a policy requiring all prospective immigrants to prove they’ll have U.S.-based health insurance within 30 days of arrival, or will have enough money to pay for “reasonably foreseeable medical costs.”  On November 3rd, that bill will go into effect. The bill, aimed squarely at family-based migrants, could…

The Supreme Court will hear whether asylum seekers have the legal right to challenge their expedited removal proceedings in federal courts. Expedited removal proceedings allow immigration authorities to remove someone without any immigration hearing before any judge. The hearings will be scheduled early next year, and we can expect to see a ruling by July.…

It’s hard to be an immigration attorney without noticing all the bad news. It’s been a tough series of years for immigrants, with a current administration who seems intent on making it even tougher. Nevertheless, there is reason to take heart.  Three separate pieces of Trump Administration immigration policy were blocked by significant legal challenges…

Things have gotten harder for immigrants who wish to claim asylum in the United States. While the Supreme Court’s action is a provisional one, it has nevertheless ensured that thousands of desperate migrants will find it all but impossible to move forward. The rule prevents migrants who have resided in or traveled through third countries…

H-1B visas require sponsorship from a company with whom you share a verifiable employer-employee relationship.  And while you do not immediately pass out of status when that relationship ends, things can get a little complicated. Here’s what you need to know. You may be entitled to certain benefits. If an American employee is entitled to…

If you’re not a legal permanent resident (LPR) of the United States, and you’ve been served with a Notice to Appear at a deportation hearing, then cancellation of removal is one of the avenues you and your immigration lawyer might be able to use to keep you in the country.  It is not a defense…

The Supreme Court will rule on DACA in their next term, which begins in October 2019 and runs until June of 2020. There, they will decide whether to back the 3 federal judges who have already ruled the Trump Administration’s efforts to end the program are unconstitutional. The Trump administration argues Obama exceeded the powers…

If you’re trying to sponsor someone for a green card, there are a few things you should know. Otherwise, you could be in for some nasty surprises later. First, recognize you can only sponsor immediate relatives, your husband or wife, or your fiancé. Employers can sponsor people for a green card too, but that’s a…