Author Archives: Jay Butchko
All About Travel Visas
If you are coming into this country, but not with the intention of staying here permanently, a travel visa may be right for you. There are even situations where you may not even need a travel visa. Remember that if you are travelling somewhere else—outside of the United States—whether you need a visa or… Read More »
Haitian Nationals Get TPS Protection
There should be some relief for the Haitian immigrant community, as the government has announced a new temporary protected status (TPS) designation for the Haitian community. Haiti had previously been given TPS status, then had it removed in 2019, and many lawmakers urged the administration to provide it once again. Why Haiti? The basis… Read More »
What Is An Inspection And What Happens At An Inspection?
Immigrants seeking to enter the US can come into the country under a number of different programs. But when they come in, they need to submit to an inspection, so that customs knows what program the immigrant is coming into the country under, and to ensure that the immigrant in fact qualifies to enter… Read More »
New Policies Get Rid Of Fines And Arrests Of Immigrants At Certain Locations
If you are an undocumented immigrant, and you face deportation, the consequences of being taken out of the country are stressful enough. But for many years, the threat of deportation has been occupied with another threat—the fine that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has put on those who are undocumented. Fines for Deportation In… Read More »
How Does A DUI Affect Your Immigration Status?
No matter who you are, getting a DUI is a bad thing. You may already know the criminal penalties for being convicted of any kind of DUI. But what about immigration penalties? How does getting a DUI affect your status in the country? One DUI Let’s start with an obvious point. If you are… Read More »
Can An Undocumented Immigrant File For Bankruptcy?
Like everybody else, many immigrants fall on financial hard times. But unlike US citizens, many may find access to the avenues to relieve financial pressure quite limited. One of those avenues, which is normally available to US citizens, is bankruptcy. Can an illegal or undocumented immigrant file for bankruptcy in a US court? Most… Read More »
Texas Is Suing The Government Over New immigration Policies
The State of Texas is involved in a lawsuit challenging the government’s policies relating to how immigrants released from prison are handled. The lawsuit, filed by multiple states but lead by Texas, argues the Biden Administration isn’t doing enough to help states with immigrants released from prison. Inmates released From Prisons In the lawsuit… Read More »
The Harsher Parts Of The Public Charge Rule May Be Gone
For many years—before this president, the president before him, and many presidents beforehand—immigration law has had what is known as the public charge rule. This rule has prohibited anybody from entering the country who could be a “public charge”—that is, someone who will take more from the system than he or she puts into… Read More »
How To Get A Visa To Come To The U.S. For Necessary Medical Care
Although many kinds of Visas are applied for and granted routinely, other types of Visas are much less known, and applied for much less frequently. One type of Visa that many people are unaware of is the one that allows people entry into the country for the purpose of medical treatment. The B-2 Medical… Read More »
How And When To Renew A Green Card
When talking about green cards, the focus is usually on how to get one. Many people don’t focus on how to renew them, and when to renew them. Even though a green card gives you permanent residency doesn’t mean the Green Card is permanent. It still has to be renewed. The Expiration of Your… Read More »
