Immigration Law

Section 101(a)(42) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) defines the term “refugee” in U.S. immigration law. This provision plays a crucial role in determining who qualifies for refugee status,…

The concept of “immediate family” is integral to a wide range of legal, social, and financial contexts. Whether determining eligibility for benefits, rights to inheritance, or who has standing to…

Immigration law is a critical aspect of every country’s legal framework, dictating the rules for entry, residence, and citizenship for foreign nationals. These laws, which impact millions of people around…

As the prospect of a second Trump administration looms, Oregon’s legal landscape is bracing for a potential clash over immigration policies. The Pacific Northwest, particularly Oregon, witnessed significant upheaval during…

Section 222(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) is a provision of U.S. immigration law that plays a critical role in the management of visas and passport records. While…

During his June appearance on the Business and Technology podcast All-In, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump made a bold promise to grant green cards to all foreign-born U.S. college graduates. This…

Theodore Olson, a distinguished constitutional lawyer and former U.S. solicitor general, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 84, his law firm, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, announced. Olson, a…

Amidst the recent U.S. presidential election results, migrant families waiting along the Mexican border face a new wave of uncertainty, fearing their hopes of entering the United States may be…

In a significant setback for President Joe Biden, a Texas judge has ruled against a program designed to provide a pathway to citizenship for certain immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens.…

The Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) marked a transformative moment in U.S. immigration policy. Signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on November 6, 1986, the act…