Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Court Says Government Overstepped its Powers in Suspending Visas
When it comes to immigration policies, the President has broad power. Immigration is considered a matter of national security, which falls right in line with the duties of the President and the executive branch. But at least one court has recently put a check on those powers—at least when it comes to a recently… Read More »
212(h) Waivers for Immigrants Convicted of Certain Crimes
We have written in the past about the many kinds of crimes that can keep immigrants from obtaining important visas, green cards or other documentation. However, many are not aware that in very limited circumstances, there are waivers for people who have been convicted of certain crimes, which can allow them to remain in… Read More »
ICE is Back to Arresting Immigrants Again
With news of the coronavirus dominating the news cycle, the news of immigration raids and arrests have gone by the wayside. But that doesn’t mean these kinds of enforcement actions aren’t still happening. In fact, immigration agencies recently conducted a series of raids and arrests on immigrants. And while many of the immigrants had… Read More »
Students in Online Schools Told to Leave-Then Are Told They Can Stay
It was a frightening week for students who are in the country on what are known as M1 and F1 Visas. It seemed like these students would face deportation, before the government reversed course, and changed its mind. Student Visas Many people from other countries come to America to study at U.S. educational institutions…. Read More »
In a Pandemic Economy, Will Receiving Unemployment Count Against Applicants?
The government has gotten tough with the “public charge” rules when it comes to applications for visas or other immigration statuses. The highly controversial public charge rule has always been looked upon as a policy that mainly affects poorer, more in-need immigrants, but with the economy tanking because of COVID-19, there are new concerns… Read More »
ICE Threatening to Train Citizens to Surveil Undocumented Immigrants
Government immigration agents tend to identify themselves as agents, whether by their words, or by the clothing or uniform that they wear. But there is a new push to “deputize” ordinary citizens, training them to do Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) work for them. The program is a scary development in the seemingly never… Read More »
What is the Green Card Lottery?
When most people think of winning the lottery, they think of riches, and never having to work again. But for many immigrants, winning the lottery means being able to work, being able to stay in America, and being able to remain with family. We’re talking about the so-called Green Card Lottery. Rules of the… Read More »
Dos and Don’ts If You Are Stopped by Ice
Whether you are in the country legally or illegally, your biggest fear is likely being raided or stopped by ICE agents. Stories of ICE agents stopping drivers on the road, or patients in hospitals are everywhere. Some of those stories are true and some are a bit exaggerated, but either way, you may get… Read More »
Should Immigrants Have Attorneys Appointed for Them by the Government?
With COVID-19 creating opportunities for the United States government to create more hardships for immigrants—both those seeking to enter the country, and those in the country seeking to remain here—the pandemic has brought to the forefront a new issue: Whether or not it’s time to give immigrants the constitutional right to an attorney. Criminal… Read More »
Do You Qualify for an Einstein Visa?
Are you a genius? A world renowned expert in your field? Most people are not—but in the event that you are, you may be a candidate for the so-called “Einstein Visa.” What is the Einstein Visa? The Einstein Visa was named after famed physicist Albert Einstein, who obtained the Visa, allowing him to come… Read More »
