Laird Law Blog
Topics on Immigration, Green Cards, Removal Proceedings, Real Estate, Estate Planning and Other Legal Services
Understanding Family-Based Immigration: Bringing Loved Ones to the U.S.
Understanding family-based immigration might seem difficult, but it’s essential to bringing loved ones to the United States. The immigration process is filled with complex paperwork and contradictions— you may even face some emotional challenges. But the reward of...
Deportation Defense Strategies and How An Immigration Attorney Can Help
There are a variety of deportation defense strategies that can help you get a favorable outcome from a deportation or removal hearing. However, it’s important to remember that each person’s legal case is different. Immigration law can be very complex and even change...
Visa Options For Students: Navigating F1 and M1 Visas
Navigating your visa options as an international student can seem like a puzzle at times, but there is a specific pathway to legal residency that’s been created just for you! Understanding the limitations and accommodations of F1 and M1 visas can help make your...
What Are The Different Types Of Visas And How To Apply
If you want your time in the United States to be legal, it’s important to understand the different types of visas and how to apply. An experienced immigration attorney can help you determine the visa category that best suits your needs, which may defer to your family...
The Green Card Process From Start to Finish
If you've dreamed of becoming a permanent resident of the United States, you may have looked into the Green Card process and felt confused about what to do. Here, we'll describe the steps you need to go through in order to apply for and get a Green Card. It's time to...
Can I Work With a Pending Asylum Case?
Many asylum seekers are fleeing persecution, war, or economic turmoil in their home countries. But even once these individuals are out of immediate danger, undocumented immigrants face the additional hardship of finding a way to provide for themselves and their...
How to Get a Cancellation of Removal
A cancellation of removal is one way for people who are not permanent residents to stay in the United States. Individuals can apply for the cancellation process during removal proceedings if requested in front of an Immigration Judge. If the application is granted,...
The Pros and Cons of Double Closing
Investing in real estate can be highly profitable, but the industry comes with its own risks. Experienced real estate investors use various strategies to mitigate risk while maximizing profits. By being able to provide multiple closing options, such as double closing,...
Help For an Abused Non-Immigrant Spouse
Non-immigrant spouses who are victims of abuse can still find relief in United States immigration laws! The US immigration system has extended certain protections for abuse victims to include those with non-immigrant status. No one should have to rely on an abusive...
Are Visa Backlogs Threatening the US Economy?
Covid-19 has only contributed to visa backlogs in the United States. Some individuals wanting to enter the US wait years for a green card! And if that isn’t discouraging enough, we’re beginning to see frustrated employers defer to international remote workers. We know...
My Removal Case Was Dismissed – Can I Still Work?
Immigration court can be a long and tedious process. Although the goal may be citizenship, permanent residence, or a green card, noncitizens may be forced to find their own solutions during the lengthy immigration process. Some are able to obtain a work permit, which...
My I-90 Green Card Renewal Is Delayed: Can I Still Travel?
The I-90 Form is an application to replace your permanent resident card. In other words, an application to renew your green card. But did you know that the green card renewal process can take eight months or more? Your green card is proof of your right to live...