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EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Green Card: Who Qualifies?
Employment ImmigrationApril 3, 2026

EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Green Card: Who Qualifies?

An overview of who may qualify for an EB-1 Extraordinary Ability green card, what evidence is required, why legal strategy matters, and recent legal and policy developments affecting petitions.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam
Are EB-1 and EB-2 National Interest Waiver Still Valid Options for Foreign Nationals?
Employment ImmigrationMarch 24, 2026

Are EB-1 and EB-2 National Interest Waiver Still Valid Options for Foreign Nationals?

Many highly skilled professionals ask: are EB-1 and EB-2 NIW still realistic pathways to permanent residence? The short answer is yes — but the standards have shifted, and careful planning matters more than ever.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam
What the USCIS Asylum Decision Pause Means for You: Important Steps Every Applicant Should Take Now
Immigration NewsFebruary 23, 2026

What the USCIS Asylum Decision Pause Means for You: Important Steps Every Applicant Should Take Now

The USCIS has paused final asylum decisions, but that doesn't mean the process has stopped. Learn what steps you should take now to protect your case.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam
EB-2 National Interest Waiver: Is Your Work Truly in the National Interest?
Employment ImmigrationFebruary 15, 2026

EB-2 National Interest Waiver: Is Your Work Truly in the National Interest?

The EB-2 NIW allows talented professionals to self-petition for a green card. But does your work qualify? Here's how to analyze your eligibility.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam
Three Immigration Filings You Must Get Right the First Time
Immigration LawJanuary 2026

Three Immigration Filings You Must Get Right the First Time

Some immigration filings carry higher risks than others. Here are three that are heavily scrutinized — and where mistakes at the very beginning can jeopardize the entire case.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam
When Citizenship Isn't Final: Understanding Crimes That Can Lead to Denaturalization
U.S. Citizenship2025

When Citizenship Isn't Final: Understanding Crimes That Can Lead to Denaturalization

Most naturalized U.S. citizens believe their citizenship is secure forever. But there are rare situations where the government can revoke it. Here's what you need to know.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam
Did the Supreme Court Just Put Birthright Citizenship at Risk?
Constitutional LawJune 27, 2025

Did the Supreme Court Just Put Birthright Citizenship at Risk?

A June 2025 Supreme Court decision enabled the Trump Administration to continue challenging birthright citizenship — but the court did not rule on the constitutional question.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam
Are Federal Courts Checking the Trump Administration's Immigration Policies?
Immigration Policy2025

Are Federal Courts Checking the Trump Administration's Immigration Policies?

Since the second term began, federal courts have repeatedly stepped in — blocking, modifying, or slowing immigration policies that exceeded statutory or constitutional limits.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam
I-130 Petitions, Derivative Children, and Follow-to-Join Issues
Family Immigration2025

I-130 Petitions, Derivative Children, and Follow-to-Join Issues

The rules around derivative children in family-based immigration are frequently misunderstood. Here's what you need to know about I-130 petitions, derivatives, and newborns born abroad.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam
November 18 D.C. Shooting: Impact on Refugees and Asylee Applicants
Immigration NewsNovember 2025

November 18 D.C. Shooting: Impact on Refugees and Asylee Applicants

The November 18, 2025 D.C. shooting by an Afghan refugee triggered sweeping emergency measures. Here's what Afghan applicants should expect and how to prepare.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam
3 Top Questions for U.S. Permanent Residents
Permanent Residency2025

3 Top Questions for U.S. Permanent Residents

Should you become a citizen? Can you keep property abroad? Do you need an estate plan in the U.S.? Three essential questions every green card holder should be able to answer.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam
TPS Is Ending: What You Can Do If You Have a Removal Order or Entered Without Inspection
TPS / Immigration StatusJuly 2025

TPS Is Ending: What You Can Do If You Have a Removal Order or Entered Without Inspection

Temporary Protected Status is ending for many. For those with removal orders or who entered without inspection, understanding your options now is critical.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam
USCIS Just Made Naturalization Tougher: What Applicants Need to Know in 2025
U.S. CitizenshipSeptember 2025

USCIS Just Made Naturalization Tougher: What Applicants Need to Know in 2025

Effective October 20, 2025, USCIS expanded the civics test from 100 to 128 questions and raised the passing requirement. Here's everything you need to know to prepare.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam
Voluntary Departure as a Strategic Tool in Immigration Court
Immigration Court2025

Voluntary Departure as a Strategic Tool in Immigration Court

Voluntary Departure can protect your long-term options, avoid the harsh consequences of a removal order, and preserve eligibility for future immigration benefits — when used correctly.

Attorney Edwin K. Fogam