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By John W. Lawit and Madeline Carles, Paralegal Intern Authors’ Note: John W. Lawit is an attorney at law. Madeline Carles is a paralegal intern, not a practicing attorney. This article is written for educational purposes and informational purposes, and does not constitute legal advice. Key Summary: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued […]
October 13, 2026
By John W. Lawit and Madeline Carles, Paralegal Intern Authors’ Note: John W. Lawit is an attorney at law. Madeline Carles is a paralegal intern, not a practicing attorney. This article is written for educational purposes and informational purposes, and does not constitute legal advice. Key Summary: Texas recorded more than 153,000 arrests by U.S. […]
October 13, 2026
By John W. Lawit and Madeline Carles, Paralegal Intern Authors’ Note: John W. Lawit is an attorney at law. Madeline Carles is a paralegal intern, not a practicing attorney. This article is written for educational purposes and informational purposes, and does not constitute legal advice. On August 3, 2026, the Department of State issued a […]
October 7, 2026
Quick Summary: Understanding the O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa O-1 visas generally require meeting at least three of eight specific eligibility criteria. O-1A covers sciences, business, education, and athletics; O-1B covers arts. Documentation quality and evidence organization significantly impact petition outcomes. Many qualified professionals incorrectly assume they do not meet O-1 standards. Need immediate help? Contact […]
September 30, 2026
By John W. Lawit and Madeline Carles, Paralegal Intern Authors’ Note: John W. Lawit is an attorney at law. Madeline Carles is a paralegal intern, not a practicing attorney. This article is written for educational purposes and informational purposes, and does not constitute legal advice. Key Summary: The State Department has implemented a global pause […]
September 28, 2026
By John W. Lawit and Madeline Carles, Paralegal Intern Authors’ Note: John W. Lawit is an attorney at law. Madeline Carles is a paralegal intern, not a practicing attorney. This article is written for educational purposes and informational purposes, and does not constitute legal advice. Key Summary: DHS has rescinded the 2022 public charge regulations […]
September 28, 2026
By John W. Lawit and Madeline Carles, Paralegal Intern Authors’ Note: John W. Lawit is an attorney at law. Madeline Carles is a paralegal intern, not a practicing attorney. This article is written for educational purposes and informational purposes, and does not constitute legal advice. Overview The current detention landscape reflects two competing trends. On […]
September 28, 2026
Quick Summary: Aging Out and the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) CSPA may protect children who turn 21 during lengthy immigration visa processing. A specific formula calculates the child’s age under CSPA provisions. The one-year “seek to acquire” requirement has strict documentation deadlines to meet. Not all visa categories qualify equally, and eligibility depends on […]
September 28, 2026
Quick Summary: CR-1 vs. IR-1 vs. K-3 Spousal Visa Options Marriage under two years at entry means a CR-1 visa. Two years or more at entry qualifies you for IR-1. K-3 visas are rarely approved anymore due to faster processing. File Form I-751 within 90 days before conditions expire. Incomplete documentation causes most spousal visa […]
September 25, 2026
