USCIS Is “Cracking Down” on Overstays
USCIS is now targeting visa overstays. Find out who’s at risk—and what to do if it affects you.
Naturalization for Green Card Holders: Application Timeline and Requirements
Do you want to transition from a green card holder to a U.S. citizen? If so, here is everything you need to know about the naturalization process, including how long this takes and the requirements.
Can You Work on a Student Visa? Know the Rules for CPT and OPT
Do you want to use CPT or OPT as an international student? If so, here is everything you need to know about the F-1 visa work rules regarding CPT and OPT and the requirements for both options.
What Happens if Your H-1B Is Terminated?
If your H-1B employment is unexpectedly terminated, you don’t have to leave the U.S. right away. Learn about the 60-day grace period and your options for staying in legal status—from transferring employers to changing visa status or applying for a green card.
Are You a Green Card Holder With a Criminal Record?
Traveling outside the U.S. with a Green Card and a criminal record can put your immigration status at risk. Learn how past convictions may affect reentry, detention, or even deportation—and why legal guidance is crucial.
Alien Registration Is Effective
U.S. Immigration Law Counsel is here to help you navigate the 2025 alien registration requirement—who it affects, how to comply, and what’s at stake.
Labor Certification (PERM) Processing Time: What You Need to Know in 2025
Do you want to work in the United States with an employment-based green card? If so, here is everything you need to know about PERM labor certification and why this is so important for work-based visas.
Understanding US Asylum Eligibility and the Application Process
Do you want to gain asylum status in the United States? If so, here is everything you need to know about the U.S. asylum eligibility criteria and how the application process works.
CBP Officers Have the Right To Go Through Your Phone and Electronics if You Come Through a Port of Entry at the Airport
Privacy is a fundamental right in the U.S., but in immigration matters, it is not always guaranteed—especially when it comes to rules governing entry into the country.
IRS Rejects Ice Request To Divulge Personal Information of Undocumented Immigrants
ICE requested the IRS to disclose personal information of 700,000 suspected undocumented immigrants who file taxes. The IRS denied the request, citing legal penalties for sharing taxpayer data.