The I-693 form is required for most green card applicants to prove that they are admissible into the country. There are rules regarding what makes someone inadmissible, outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act. Someone can be inadmissible on grounds from criminal history, national security concerns health issues, and a variety of other conditions. By submitting this form, it can be determined if someone fulfills the health qualifications; health can be ruled out as a concern for inadmissibility. Most people submit this form with their application to change immigration status (their gree ..read more

I believe that a plea statement can be crafted that will avoid serious immigration consequences for someone charged with Aggravated Assault.  It will not avoid all problems for all non-US Citizens, such as possible delays when travelling and trying to reenter the country, triggering an additional ..read more

Refugee Resources  By Joseph King  Associate Attorney  Keen Law Offices, L.L.C.    Information and Resources for Ukrainians  Global emergencies or wars can displace millions of refugees across the globe. Recently, Keen Law Offices has been receiving calls asking for urgent emergency immigra ..read more

Whether it's your first time meeting with an attorney, or not knowing what to expect at a consultation is important. Know how to prepare and what to expect by reviewing this article ..read more

If you want to find out your case status at USCIS or need to know processing times, this information will be useful ..read more

What does “discretion” mean in the immigration process?  “I am eligible for Adjustment of Status legally, so will I get approved automatically?” Whenever I meet with clients, I first go over the options they have. What types of relief or visas are they eligible for? After we discuss those opti ..read more

The record of conviction includes the Information or Indictment, the plea agreement, the Verdict and the Sentence. If a statute is divisible, and only part of the statute prohibits conduct that affects immigration law, then the record of conviction should be consulted ..read more

Biometrics is a necessary step in many immigration processes. Be prepared for your appointment and take care of this on time ..read more

ICE Holds can be scary when your loved one gets one. Involve an attorney soon to get the best results ..read more

With the release of new public charge rules, many have questions about how collecting unemployment will affect their immigration process. This article discusses COVID-19 and unemployment issues related to the public charge issue ..read more