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New Heightened “Good Moral Character” Standards for Immigration Benefits
Contributor: Van T. Doan
A finding of “good moral character” has long been a requirement for immigrants seeking to become naturalized U.S. citizens. Having any kind of criminal record, but especially having a conviction, could damage your chances of being found to be of…
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Pause on All Decisions for Travel-Ban Countries
Contributor: Van T. Doan
On November 26, 2025, two members of the National Guard were shot in Washington D.C.. Both were critically injured, and one died from her injuries. When it was determined that the accused shooter had come into the United States through a refugee/asyl…
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What Green Card Holders Should Know if Detained at a U.S. Port of Entry
Contributor: Van T. Doan
All international travelers, including lawful permanent residents (green card holders) may be inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) when entering the United States through a U.S. airport or land port of entry. Ordinarily, the prospect of…
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President Announces $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas
Contributor: Van T. Doan
Hot on the heels of the recently-announced bond pilot program for B-1/B-2 visas comes another announcement imposing a fee for nonresident visas: a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, through which employers can bring highly-educated foreign professionals to…
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Visa Bond Pilot Program for B-1/B-2 Visa Applicants
Contributor: Van T. Doan
Effective August 20, 2025, the U.S. State Department began testing a system through which certain people applying for visas to visit the U.S. must post a cash bond before the visa is issued. This pilot program will run through August 5, 2026, but it…
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Trump Administration Imposing New Fines on Noncitizens
Contributor: Van T. Doan
As of June 27, 2025, the Trump administration has put in place a new system that allows immigration officers to fine undocumented immigrants large amounts of money if they were previously ordered to leave the United States, but remained for over 30 d…
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What Happens if I Overstay My Visa?
Contributor: Van T. Doan
Many people enter the United States legally with a valid visa—often a nonimmigrant visa such as a tourist visa, student visa, or work visa. That visa indicates how long they may enter the country, but not everyone leaves the country before their vi…
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Sponsoring a Stepchild for a Green Card
Contributor: Van T. Doan
As a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you are able to sponsor a stepchild for lawful permanent residency in the United States. As with sponsoring any relative, there are specific requirements that must be followed. In th…
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Legal Rights and Resources for Undocumented Immigrants and Their Families
Contributor: Van T. Doan
If you are an undocumented immigrant in the United States, or have family members who are undocumented, you live with daily uncertainty. Now, more than ever, it is important for you to be aware of your legal rights and how to get help if you need it.…
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Bringing Your Child Home After International Adoption
Contributor: Van T. Doan
International adoption is both rewarding and challenging. The reward, of course, is getting to welcome a child into your family. The challenges include completing all necessary immigration filings and processes so that your child obtains lawful perma…
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