I will be the first to tell you that immigration law is complex and changing and requires vigilance and care in preparing applications, but there is no requirement that foreign nationals, their employers, or family members use a lawyer. It is also true that under the Trump administration, foreign nationals (and even immigration practitioners) have become more cautious and even hesitant about filing petitions given the increased scrutiny of their applications by immigration officials and consular officers; nevertheless, there are certain applications that should still be straightforward enough to file without legal assistance. Cases filed by individuals without legal representation are subject to the same review and adjudication process as others filed by attorneys. We’ve previously discussed why an experienced immigration attorney can be valuable and in some cases absolutely recommended, but in this post we’ll more closely examine the types of applications and petitions that foreign nationals in most situations can prepare and file on their own.
Read more5 Immigration-Related Tips for When a Company or Foreign National Moves or Changes Work Locations
In today’s increasingly mobile world, companies and workers are in constant motion (including, very recently, our firm which moved from the Meatpacking District to Chelsea at the beginning of this month). It is very common for companies and foreign nationals to move across international borders, either temporarily or permanently, and also for companies and foreign nationals to move within countries from city to city. Such moves impact pending immigration cases as well as existing visas. Here are our top five immigration-related tips for foreign nationals and companies to consider when making any permanent move in location.
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