12 Aug
2025

Two Paths to a Green Card: Consular Processing vs. Adjustment of Status

For many immigrants, the journey to a green card (lawful permanent residency) is exciting yet daunting. One of the earliest and most important decisions is choosing which process to use to become a permanent resident. In the United States, there are two primary routes to obtain a green card: Adjustment […]

30 Jul
2025

Visa vs. Status in U.S. Immigration: Are They the Same Thing?

Immigration law is full of technical terms that are often misunderstood. Two of the most commonly confused concepts are “visa” and “status.” People often use these interchangeably.  You might hear someone say, “She’s here on an F-1 visa,” when actually they mean she has F-1 student status. In everyday conversation, it’s no big deal, but in immigration, a visa and a status are two distinct things.

20 Jun
2025

Reading Between the Lines: Understanding Exceptions to Trump’s June 2025 Immigration Proclamation

On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation titled “Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats.” At first glance, it reads like a blanket ban on foreign nationals from several countries. However, a […]