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What Could Trump's Executive Order Mean for H-1B Visas?
Contributor: Van T. Doan
In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order with the stated intention of promoting a “Hire American” policy. The order directs federal agencies, including the Departments of State, Labor, Homeland Security, and Justice to r…
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Categories: Immigration Law
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What Should I Do if ICE Comes to My Home or Workplace?
Contributor: Van T. Doan
If you are an undocumented immigrant living in the United States, you may be very anxious about the possibility that you will be detained and deported. In the current political climate, there exists a greater chance than in the recent past that you m…
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Categories: Immigration Law
Contingency Planning for Undocumented Parents
Contributor: Van T. Doan
Recent political developments have alarmed many parents in the U.S. who are undocumented immigrants: what will happen to their children if they should be deported? Whether or not the children themselves are U.S. citizens, they will need someone to ca…
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Categories: Immigration Law
Protecting Your Children and Assets: A Guide for Immigrants Facing Deportation
Contributor: Van T. Doan
Recent events have made many immigrants, documented and otherwise, justifiably concerned that they may face deportation. If you fall into this category, you are probably concerned about protecting any assets you have in this country, and even more wo…
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Categories: Immigration Law
Effect of Executive Order at US ports of entry as of Jan 30th
Contributor: Van T. Doan
On January 28, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) “Protecting The Nation From Terrorist Attacks By Foreign Nation.” While the EO was purportedly limited to visa holders and citizens and nationals of the seven (7) listed countri…
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Categories: Immigration Law
Working or Studying Abroad as a Lawful Permanent Resident
Contributor: Van T. Doan
You’ve acquired lawful permanent resident (LPR) status after weeks, months, or even years of filling out forms and complying with requirements. You don’t want to jeopardize your status, but you have the opportunity of a lifetime, working…
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Categories: Immigration Law
Immigrating as a Fiancé vs. Immigrating as a Spouse
Contributor: Van T. Doan
If you plan to spend your life with someone who is a foreign national, and you want to live together in the United States, you may be wondering if it makes more sense for them to immigrate as a fiancé(e) or as a spouse. In most circumstances, a marr…
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Categories: Immigration Law
Immigration and DACA: What to Expect After Trump's Election
Contributor: Van T. Doan
In light of President-elect Trump’s campaign promises regarding undocumented immigrants, it’s understandable that many are deeply worried in the wake of his election. Among those promises was a vow to end the Deferred Action for Childhood…
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Categories: Immigration Law
Why Do I Have to Take a Loyalty Oath to Become a U.S. Citizen?
Contributor: Van T. Doan
You have submitted an application for naturalization, and successfully completed your interview with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), including an English test and a civics test. You’ve been found to be of good moral…
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Categories: Immigration Law
"Physical Presence" in the U.S.: What it Means for Citizenship
Contributor: Van T. Doan
In order to become a citizen of the United States, lawful permanent residents (green card holders, or LPRs) must satisfy a number of requirements, including having good moral character, passing an English test and a civics test, maintaining continuou…
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Categories: Immigration Law