NEWS & INSIGHTS

214(b) Refusals: What they are and ideas to overcome them!

One of the most common (and frustrating!) visa refusals faced by applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas (such as tourist, student, or exchange visitor visas) is a Section 214(b) Refusal. If you’ve...

Marriage Based Green Card Interview Prep

Marriage based green card interview prep is crucial to a successful green card interview! Applying for a marriage-based green card is an important step in building your future together in the United...

$100,000 H-1B Fee: What Employers and Workers Need to Know

On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation restricting the entry of anyone in H-1B status without payment of a new $100,000 fee. The proclamation, titled Restriction on Entry...

Self-Reporting on the I-485: What Adjustment of Status Applicants Need to Know.

When applying for a green card in the United States (U.S.), one of the most important steps is filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. For many applicants...

2025 Travel Ban Exceptions: Who Still Can Enter the United States?

As of June 9, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT, a sweeping U.S. travel ban went into effect, suspending visa issuance and entry for citizens from 19 countries. Of these 19 countries, 12 are subject to a full...

Know Your Rights: Lawful Permanent Residents

Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Are Detained at a U.S. Port of Entry The American Immigration Lawyer’s Association (AILA) has released this flyer to help Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs)...

AVA in the news!

Attorney Jaci Ohayon was recently quoted in Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international public broadcaster that provides news and information in 32 languages. Read the full article here:...

AVA in the news!

Attorney Jaci Ohayon was recently on Radio Television Suisse to discuss the new social media rules for students. Watch the full program here:...

How do I withdraw a petition or application with USCIS?

How do I withdraw a petition or application with USCIS? Sometimes, after an individual has submitted an application or petition to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), their plans...