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Asylum is one of the most misunderstood areas of immigration law. Many people know that the United States offers protection to individuals fleeing persecution, but few understand the two distinct pathways through which asylum can be sought, or how dramatically different the experience can be depending on which path you are on. What Is […]
April 18, 2026
Cancellation of removal is one of the most important forms of relief available in immigration court. But not all cancellation cases are the same. The law creates two distinct paths: Section 42A for lawful permanent residents and Section 42B for non-permanent residents. Understanding the differences is critical to evaluating your case. Eligibility: Who Qualifies? […]
April 17, 2026
If you or someone you love has received a Notice to Appear from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the words alone can be terrifying. But receiving that document does not automatically mean deportation. There is an entire area of immigration law devoted to fighting removal, and it is called removal defense. Having practiced U.S. immigration […]
April 16, 2026
The moment you learn that a family member has been picked up by ICE, panic sets in. You may feel helpless, confused, and overwhelmed. But what you do in the first hours and days after a detention can have a profound impact on the outcome of your loved one’s case. Here is a step-by-step guide […]
April 15, 2026
Link to original publication. We are proud to announce that our founder and senior attorney, John W. Lawit, has been presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who. The world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles. This prestigious recognition honors Mr. Lawit’s four decades of dedication to immigration law and his […]
February 18, 2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced important changes to the maximum validity periods for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). These updates may affect both current applicants and individuals considering filing for employment authorization and are intended to increase the frequency of applicant vetting. Maximum validity periods of some Employment Authorization Documents will be […]
December 15, 2025
In the years following 9/11, federal scrutiny intensified around anything that hinted at national-security risk. One of the most dramatic examples came from the New Mexico desert, where a Canadian explosives instructor, David Hudak, found himself at the center of a high-profile federal prosecution and, later, a series of immigration proceedings where attorney John Lawit […]
December 2, 2025
Original Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-to-mandate-electronic-payments-for-applications WASHINGTON – As previously announced, on Oct. 28, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will only accept electronic payments for paper-filed forms. Payments may be made either via credit card or debit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, or ACH debit transactions from a U.S. bank account using Form G-1650, Authorization […]
October 30, 2025
A New Layer of Scrutiny for Certain Visa Applicants Starting August 20, 2025, a new pilot program from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) introduces an additional requirement for select B-1/B-2 visa applicants: a visa bond of up to $15,000, aimed at ensuring timely departure from the U.S. This 12-month initiative, ending August 5, 2026, […]
October 2, 2025
The Trump administration has implemented a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, targeting a program designed to bring highly skilled foreign workers to America. Through an executive order signed Friday evening, President Trump established this additional surcharge and prohibited H-1B applicants from U.S. entry without payment completion. “We’re going to be able to keep people […]
September 22, 2025
