The Permanent Bar

The U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (I.N.A.) contains a number of grounds of “inadmissibility,” including one called the “permanent bar.” Generally, the grounds of inadmissibility that are barriers to U.S. entry are based on things like...

Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude

Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT) is an odd and arcane term. They are also a bit difficult to define and there are a number of court cases doing just that. They can -and more times than not do – have serious consequences on immigration status for any and...

Unlawful Presence versus Undocumented

Unlawful presence is an issue that confuses even immigration lawyer let alone immigrants. There are really two issues that sound the same, however they are actually quite different. Undocumented versus unlawful presence. Sounds like the same thing, right? It’s not....

Supreme Court sides with Biden

The United States Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Biden administration could set enforcement priorities for immigration officials. This is particularly relevent to immigration court proceedings. It allows the government to decide which undocumented immigrants...

Criminal Convictions and “Admissibility”

If you are applying for a visa or a green card the officials reviewing your application will determine whether you are “admissible” to the United States. If you are inadmissible, it means that you will be denied the green card or visa unless you’re able to apply for a...