Articles about Immigration & Law
The People Who Disappeared from the Workplace
ICE Workplace Raids, Phase 2, and the Reality of the Rural Economy
$350 billion and handcuffs
After the raid on the Georgia battery plant, the future of US-Korea visa diplomacy
Even if you're born in the US, are you not an American?
A 128-Year-Old Question for the Supreme Court to Answer
An institution not dressed in the clothes of law, 30 years of unrest
OPT Legislation and the Future of International Students
Between seed and banishment
The Dilemma of U.S. Agricultural Immigrant Workers - H-2A Wage Cuts and Massive Expanded Deportations
The day the rainbow opened
April green card filing for second and third preference categories
The final statement, Citizenship
Tougher Morality Checks, and the Road to Citizenship - A Different Path to Citizenship
When the way back is lost
A Practical Guide to Avoiding the Abandonment Presumption for Permanent Residents
Days when the weight of the draw changes
H-1B FY2027 Weighted Lottery Inaugural and New Strategies for Korean American Applicants
14 months on the scales
Trump's second-term immigration policy, the numbers speak for themselves
Midterm elections change immigration policy
‘From ‘mass deportations" to "deporting criminals," the policy temperature of political seasons
A Wall That Almost Fell, 30 Days in the Courtroom
BIA Vacates Appeal Rule and What It Means for Korean American Immigrants
Double whammy of Supreme Court ruling and BIA rule change, a step backward for immigration due process
Supreme Court 9-0 decision in Urias-Orellana v. Bondi, reducing the BIA appeal deadline by 10 days, defaulting to expedited cases, and prohibiting administrative case closures. Analyzes the situation where three doors of the immigration court are closing simultaneously.
ICE deportations hit 670,000, mistaken deportations and DACA arrests, and the reality of detention centers
We analyze the story behind Trump's announcement of 675,000 deportations on the first anniversary of his second term. We examine the state of due process, from arrests of DACA recipients to mistaken deportations to the realities of the Camp East Montana detention center.
Expanding ICE's Watch - From AI Facial Recognition to Citizen Surveillance
Drawing on in-depth NPR reporting, we analyze the full scope of ICE's AI facial recognition, location tracking, drones, social media monitoring, and more. It sheds light on how surveillance is expanding to include undocumented immigrants as well as citizens.
DACA recipient arrested during immigration appearance, conflicting rulings and an uncertain tomorrow
Analyze a case where a DACA recipient was arrested while attending an immigration green card interview and deported within 24 hours, and the conflicting outcome of another DACA recipient being released by the court at the same time.
DOJ Criminal Records DHS Shared Executive Order and New Variables in Immigration Vetting
President Trump's Executive Order 14385 will share Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal records with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Analyze changes that could affect your immigration review, from arrest records to dismissed charges.
H-1B Weighted Lottery Implementation and FY2027 Registration Open, What Korean-American Applicants Need to Know
The H-1B visa lottery has changed to a new selection system that is weighted by wage level. With FY2027 registration opening on March 4, here are the key changes that Korean American applicants should be aware of.
The Complete Guide to NIW: How to Get a U.S. Green Card Without a Sponsor
National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an EB-2 category that allows you to obtain U.S. permanent residence without an employer sponsor. Learn the three requirements based on the Dhanasar case and the application process in Korean.
NIW for Musicians: U.S. Permanent Residency for Singers, Performers, and Composers
NIW green card guide for musicians (singers, performers, composers, conductors). How to prepare evidence, including performance history, letters of recommendation, and recordings.
NIW for Artists: U.S. Permanent Residency for Installations, Paintings, and Sculptors
A guide to NIW permanent residency for artists (installation, painting, sculpture, design). How to prepare evidence, including exhibition history, artwork collections, and critiques.
U.S. Will Writing Guide: Estate Planning for One Person
Everything you need to know about making a will if you're a Korean living in the United States. From the difference between a living trust, to New York State will requirements, to dealing with Korean assets.
Filing for bankruptcy in the U.S.: No impact on permanent residency
Filing for bankruptcy in the U.S. won't affect your green card or citizenship. Learn about the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, New York State exempt property, and what you need to know.
The Complete Guide to the O-1 Visa: Specialty Worker Visa for Artists
The O-1 visa is a U.S. work visa for extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, and athletics. Learn about the difference between O-1A and O-1B, the eight criteria, and the application process.
Church-based work authorization: From R-1 visas to green cards
How to get a U.S. green card through a religious organization such as a church, cathedral, or temple. We cover R-1 visa eligibility, the EB-4 green card process, and the case of a Korean-American church.
From F-1 to Green Card: The Complete Roadmap for International Students
Pathways for F-1 international students to receive U.S. permanent residency after graduation. Strategies and timelines for each visa, including OPT, H-1B, NIW, and EB-1A, in your language.
Living Trust vs. Will: What's the Difference?
An easy-to-understand comparison of the differences between a Living Trust and a Will in English. We explain which one a New York resident should choose, and even how to avoid probate.
The Complete Guide to Estate Planning for Korean Americans in New York and New Jersey
An estate planning guide for New York-New Jersey Koreans. From wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to essential documents and Korean-American dual inheritance strategies.
NIW for athletes: U.S. Permanent Residency for Coaches, Trainers, and Athletes
A guide to NIW permanent residency for athletes (coaches, trainers, and athletes). Guide to applying the Dhanasar criteria for sports, preparing evidence, and strategies for approval.
Applying for U.S. Citizenship (N-400): Everything a single person needs to know
Eligibility, process, interview preparation, dual citizenship issues, and more. A complete guide to citizenship for New Yorkers.
Divorce and Green Cards: Key Points for Marriage-Based Permanent Residents to Know
I got my green card because I married a U.S. citizen, what happens if I get divorced? Conditional green cards (2 years), permanent green cards (10 years), and I-751 waivers.
Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13: Which Bankruptcy is Right for You?
An at-a-glance comparison of the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. A guide to bankruptcy options for New Yorkers, including income thresholds, asset protection, and whether you can keep your home.
New York Probate Proceedings: Costs, Duration, and How to Avoid Them
Explains the cost, length of time, and required documents for the New York Probate process. We even explain how to avoid probate with a living trust.
NIW for STEM Professionals: U.S. Permanent Residency for IT, Engineers, and Researchers
A guide to the NIW green card for STEM professionals, including IT developers, engineers, and researchers. Strategies for meeting Dhanasar criteria with papers, patents, and project accomplishments.
The Complete Guide to the H-1B Visa: The 2026 Lottery and Application Strategy
H-1B visa lottery, eligibility requirements, application process, and cap-exempt strategies. Up-to-date information through 2026 in your language.
Deportation defense: What you can do in immigration court
Defenses you can make in immigration court if you're facing deportation/removal proceedings. Your options for relief, including cancellation of removal, asylum, and voluntary departure.
Elder Law and Medicaid: Legal Preparation for Aging Parent Care
An Elder Law guide for Korean American seniors in New York. Guide to Medicaid eligibility, asset protection strategies, preparing for nursing home costs, and creating a power of attorney in Korean.
Reporting foreign assets (FBAR/FATCA): Tax obligations that one person can easily miss
Foreign account reporting obligations (FBAR, FATCA) for U.S. persons. Reporting thresholds, penalties, exemptions, and self-disclosure programs in English.
EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Green Card: How is it different from the NIW?
Learn about the 10 criteria for the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability green card, how it differs from the NIW, and strategies for filing concurrently in your language.
Family-sponsored green cards (I-130): Process for sponsoring family members of citizen-permanent residents
The I-130 process for U.S. citizens and permanent residents to sponsor family members for permanent residence. Learn about the priority dates, waiting periods, and required documents in Korean.
New York Debt Collection Defense: How to Respond to a Creditor Lawsuit
How to respond when you're served with a debt collection lawsuit in New York. Filing an answer, statute of limitations, negotiation strategies, and even bankruptcy protection.
J-1 Visa 2-Year Return Obligation and Waiver Guide
Who is subject to the J-1 visa 2-year return home obligation (212(e)), 5 ways to get a waiver, and the application process. A must-read for doctors, researchers, and visiting professors.
From O-1B to Green Card: An Artist's Roadmap to Settling in the U.S.
A complete roadmap for artists who entered the U.S. on an O-1B visa to obtain permanent residency (EB-1A, NIW). Timelines, concurrent processing strategies, and how to maintain your status.
K-1 Fiancé Visa: Marrying a U.S. citizen in South Korea
K-1 fiancé visa eligibility, application process, how long it takes, and the requirement to marry within 90 days of entry. A guide for those planning to marry a U.S. citizen in South Korea.
Closing on a New York Home: A Complete Guide for Korean American Buyers
The closing process you need to know when buying a home in New York. A guide for Korean American buyers on contract review, attorney roles, title insurance, and closing costs.
Permanent Resident Renewal (I-90) and Removal of Conditions (I-751): Deadlines You Can't Miss
Learn the difference between renewing your green card (I-90) and removing conditional residency (I-751), when to apply, what documents you need, and how much it costs. Missing a deadline will jeopardize your immigration status.
Uncontested Divorce in New York: Process, costs, and how long it takes
Guide to the process, costs, length of time, and documents required for an Uncontested Divorce in New York State. It's the fastest and most affordable way to get a divorce for amicable couples.
E-2 Investor Visa: A Korean-American Entrepreneur's Guide to the U.S.
Guide to E-2 investor visa eligibility, investment amounts, types of businesses, and the application process. This is the most realistic visa option for South Korean nationals looking to start a business in the United States.
L-1 Expatriate Visa: A guide for Korean companies entering the U.S.
Eligibility for the L-1 expatriate visa, the difference between L-1A and L-1B, the application process, and even strategies for permanent residence conversion (EB-1C). Here's what Korean companies need to know when sending employees to the United States.
B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa Extensions and Adjustments of Status: How to Increase Your Stay
How to apply for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa extension of stay (I-539), the adjustment of status process, and precautions. A must for extended stays for parents and tourist visas.
EB-5 Immigrant Investor: How to Get U.S. Permanent Residence with $800,000
EB-5 investment amount, direct investment vs. regional centers, removal of conditional permanent residence, and proof of source of funds.
Criminal Records and Immigration: How Criminal Cases Affect Visas and Permanent Residency
Explains how being involved in a criminal case in the United States affects your visa, green card, and citizenship. Explains moral turpitude, aggravated felonies, and grounds for deportation in Korean.
Estate and Gift Tax: U.S.-Korea Double Taxation Avoidance Strategies
Learn about the differences between the U.S. and Korean estate and gift tax structures, how to avoid double taxation, QDOT for non-citizen spouses, and how to utilize the U.S.-Korea tax treaty in Korean.
Living Trusts vs Wills: Which Estate Plan is Right for You?
Compare the differences, advantages, disadvantages, costs, and probate avoidance between a Living Trust and a Will. Guide you through estate planning for Korean American families.
Bankruptcy Dischargeable and Non-Dischargeable Debt: What You Can and Can't Get Rid of in Bankruptcy
Distinguish between debts that are discharged in a U.S. bankruptcy (credit cards, medical bills) and debts that are not discharged (student debt, taxes, child support). Walk through the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
Permanent Residents Staying Abroad: Reentry Permits and Strategies for Maintaining Permanent Residency
Permanent residents can lose their green card if they stay abroad too long. Learn about the reentry permit (I-131), the 6-month/1-year rule, and strategies for maintaining your green card in your language.
Guide to Setting Up a U.S. Business: LLC, Corporation, and Visa-Linked Strategies
Learn about the process and differences between forming an LLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp in the U.S., E-2/L-1 visa alignment strategies, and tax and legal considerations for Korean-American entrepreneurs.
O-1 Visa Renewal and Status: A Guide to Strategies for Extending Your Stay
The O-1 visa renewal (extension) process, required documents, changing employers, and how to handle a gap period. Strategies for maintaining status for O-1A/O-1B visa holders.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: How to Reorganize Your Debt with a Repayment Plan
Guide to the repayment plan structure, eligibility requirements, differences from Chapter 7, and home protection in Chapter 13 bankruptcy. A guide to rebuilding your finances for debtors with income.
Responding to Suspected Fraudulent Marriages and RFEs: Preparing for the Marriage Green Card Interview
Provides strategies for screening for suspected sham marriages, responding to requests for evidence (RFEs), and preparing for interviews when applying for marriage-based green cards. Includes how to prepare for the Stokes interview.
Power of Attorney and Healthcare Directives: Essential legal documents for just in case
A guide to the types of Power of Attorney and Healthcare Proxy, how to create them, and New York State requirements. Essential legal documents for Korean American families.
Strategies for responding after a visa denial: reapplying, administrative appeal, and applying for a waiver
What to do after a U.S. visa denial: 214(b) denials, 221(g) administrative processing, permanent inadmissibility, applying for a waiver, and reapplication strategies.
P-1 Visa: Athlete-Entertainment Group Activities in the U.S.
Guide to the eligibility requirements, differences from the O-1, and application process for P-1A (athletes) and P-1B (entertainment groups) visas. A guide for K-pop groups and professional athletes.
Bankruptcy and Home Protection: Utilizing the New York Homestead Exemption
Learn about the Homestead Exemption, New York State exempt property limits, and strategies for protecting your home in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
VAWA: Self-Petition for Permanent Residence for Immigrants Victims of Domestic Violence
Learn about eligibility, evidence preparation, and the application process for self-petitioning for permanent residency under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). You don't need an abusive spouse to get a green card.
U.S. Real Estate Investments and Foreign Taxes: FIRPTA and Tax Savings Strategies
Guide to FIRPTA withholding, capital gains tax, rental income tax, and estate tax issues and tax-saving strategies for nonresident aliens investing in U.S. real estate in your language.
TPS Temporary Protected Status and Refugee-Asylum Claims: Another Pathway to Deportation Defense
Learn about Temporary Protected Status (TPS) eligibility, the application process, the difference between work authorization and asylum, and examples specific to the Korean American community.
Success Story: Musician NIW Permanent Residence Approved - Violinist from South Korea
A violinist from South Korea is approved for permanent residency without sponsorship under the National Interest Waiver (NIW). Share your evidence strategy and key points.
Success Story: IT Engineer NIW Approval - Self-Petition in STEM Fields
How a software engineer from South Korea was approved for permanent residence on a STEM NIW. Learn about NIW conversion strategies and evidence organization while pending H-1B.
Success Story: O-1B Visa Approval - Graphic Designer from South Korea
A graphic designer from South Korea is approved for an O-1B visa to freelance in the United States. Learn about agent petitions and evidence strategies.
Success Story: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Discharge - Resolving Medical and Credit Card Debt
A Korean-American family struggling with medical bills and credit card debt rebuilt their finances after discharging $$87,000 in debt through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Success Story: U.S.-Korea Bilateral Estate Planning - Living Trust + QDOT Design
An estate planning example of how a Korean-American couple with assets in both South Korea and the United States used a living trust and QDOT to minimize estate taxes and protect their assets.
O-1A Visa: Extraordinary Ability Visa for Scientists, Entrepreneurs, and Athletes
The 8 criteria for the O-1A visa, how it differs from the O-1B, strategies for preparing evidence, and connections to permanent residency (EB-1A). Korean language guide for professionals in science, business, and athletics.
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