What Is TPS — And Why Does It End? As 2025 approaches, thousands of people from certain countries currently living in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) face an uncertain future and could benefit. TPS for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Nepal, Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Venezuela (both 2021 and 2023 designations) is scheduled to end between June and September […]
Investing $800,000 in a qualified U.S. business can provide you, your spouse, and your children under 21 with lawful permanent residence (a green card), provided you meet two essential requirements. An Alexandria, VA employer immigration compliance lawyer can explain in more detail but two requirements are: You invest in a commercial enterprise in the United States that qualifies under the […]
Two Different Decisions: Custody And The Immigration Case When a loved one is detained by ICE, the first question families ask me is: “Can we get them out on bond?” If you are in this horrific situation, I am an experienced Alexandria, VA employer immigration compliance lawyer who is available to help. Bond can give your family member the chance […]
Why Preparation Matters Whether it’s an asylum, green card, naturalization matter or interview, or a hearing in immigration court, the outcome of your case often depends on how well you prepare. I can tell you from years as an Alexandria, VA employer immigration compliance lawyer who helps people with all kinds of immigration issues: the people who take the time […]
If you need help filing for asylum, an Alexandria, VA employer immigration compliance lawyer can help you with this and many different immigration needs. The One-Year Rule The law generally requires asylum applications to be filed within one year of arriving in the United States. However, there are exceptions for: Changed circumstances in your home country or personal situation. Extraordinary […]
Prepare Before Anything Happens The worst time to figure out what to do is while your loved one is already sitting in a detention center. You can and should prepare now and talk to a trustworthy Arlington, VA deportation defense lawyer as soon as possible. ICE policies change and it’s important to be informed. Here’s what you can do: Keep […]
What Every Immigrant Needs to Know For many immigrants, the U.S. immigration system is already complicated and stressful — but a criminal charge can make things much worse. Even something that seems minor to you, like shoplifting, a bar fight, or a joint, can have serious and lasting consequences for your ability to stay in the United States. Driving while/under […]
Why You Need To Understand Crimmigration Over the years, I’ve represented countless immigrants who thought a minor criminal conviction was “no big deal,” only to discover it wrecked their immigration future. The reality is that under the INA, even a misdemeanor conviction — even with no jail time — can make you inadmissible or even deportable. If you are in […]
A Higher Bar For CAT Protection Several 2025 decisions have made it harder to qualify for CAT, which protects individuals who face a “more likely than not” chance of being tortured if returned to their country. If you are concerned about being deported, Ricky Malik is a Arlington, VA deportation defense lawyer who may be able to help with many […]
Why This Matters For immigrants, the Big Beautiful Bill raises the stakes dramatically — making it more expensive to apply for benefits, harder to fight your case in court, and more dangerous to fall out of status. The law combines an aggressive enforcement expansion with a “user pays” philosophy, essentially shifting more of the financial and legal burden onto immigrants. […]
