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I am not a U.S. citizen and I registered to vote and voted in an election, what can happen to me? People who are not U.S. citizens are not eligible to vote in federal elections (elections for President and members of Congress) and in many states, non-U.S. citizens cannot vote in state or local elections. […]

What You or a Loved One Need to Know When Applying for a Green Card?  Getting a green card for yourself or a loved one can be a confusing and complicated process. Many people struggle to navigate the ins and outs of the green card application process without the assistance and guidance of an experienced

In November 2020. Sidley Austin LLP, submitted an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the Remain in Mexico program (or MPP) in California federal court. MPP, which was enacted during the Trump administration and implemented in a modified form by the Biden administration through the summer of 2022, required some people seeking asylum

Title 42 was created to address public health and social welfare and grants the government the ability to take emergency action in numerous ways, including to “stop the introduction of communicable diseases.” While the code has been in place for decades, it was used widely beginning in March 2020 by the administration of then-President Donald

Because the immigration application process is so complex and filled with potential pitfalls, it is often a good idea to work with an experienced immigration attorney. In the beginning we can provide you with strategic advice about your case. Most people are not familiar with the U.S. immigration system. Even if you have friends and

The green card lottery can be a great way to facilitate living and working in the U.S. long term. If you wish to live and work in the United States, you could apply for a visa or a green card. But if you don’t qualify for these options, you may want to look into the

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced on Monday that international students “need not take a full online course load and remain in the United States” during the fall 2020 semester, as schools and universities across the country consider how to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. ICE Regulations to be followed by international students: International students

US technology firms such as Google and Apple are likely to face the impact of the H-1B Visa Ban. The proposed suspension could extend into the government’s new fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020, when the validity of the new visas begins. Foreign Companies have been working at localizing their talent mix in the US,

On April 22, 2020, President Trump signed into law a temporary immigration ban, intended to last for 60 days. The purpose of the legislation was to ensure U.S. workers were prioritized as the economy reopens after being ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the decree included a number of exceptions, including the immediate family members