What Happens After You File Form I-130?
Filed Form I-130 and wondering what comes next? Learn about processing times, RFEs, interviews, approvals, and the next steps in your immigration journey.
What to Do If You Encounter ICE: Know Your Rights and Protect Yourself
If ICE approaches you, knowing your legal rights can help protect you and your family. Learn what to do during an immigration enforcement encounter, when to remain silent, whether you must answer questions, and why speaking with an immigration attorney is critical before making important decisions.
Can ICE Detain You at a Domestic Airport?
Warning for Non-U.S. Citizens Traveling on Domestic Flights
If you are not a U.S. citizen and are planning to take a domestic flight within the United States, you should be aware that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly detained some individuals at or near airports during domestic travel.
Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing: Which Is Right for You?
Navigating the path to permanent residency in the United States can feel overwhelming. Two primary routes are available for obtaining a green card: Adjustment of Status (AOS) and Consular Processing (CP). Both lead to lawful permanent residence but take very different paths.
Understanding the differences between these options is essential for making an informed decision. Your choice will affect processing times, costs, and whether you can remain in the U.S. during the application process. This guide breaks down both pathways, including their pros, cons, and real-life examples to help you determine the best route for your situation.
Immigration and the Internet
Immigration and the Internet We live in interesting times. Our current government appears to be stressing preventing people from abusing our immigration system over helping people to legitimately immigrate, or even visit. As such, people planning on coming to the United States, and visitors and green card holders here in the United States must be […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Immigration Legal Professional, Attorney, Paralegal, Accredited Representative
Whether you’re hiring an attorney, a law firm, or a paralegal to assist in preparing and filing your immigration applications and petitions, you’ll want them to take responsibility of your case. At Lum Law Group, many of our clients rely on referrals to find us. Our clients trust their cases are in good hands. Many […]
