The end of a marriage is always wrought with emotion and stress. When complicated immigration matters are part of the picture, though, the stress involved can be elevated to almost…
USCIS Filing Fees are Increasing Oct. 2, 2020 USCIS fees are going up on average 20%. But for people who want to become a U.S. citizen, they are going to…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqW8aJgOZ-4&feature=youtu.be Non-immigrant T visas are a special benefit available to those who have been victims of human trafficking and who have been of help to law enforcement in the investigation…
Have you ever been offered legal advice from a notario publico in the United States? There’s a common misconception out there that these people are lawyers. They aren’t! In today’s…
Hot off the press! USCIS has published a snazzy brochure to inform the public of the new procedures related to COVID-19 safety measures when they reopen to the public. So…
UPDATE: Trump has again extended this ban by another 3 months after it ran out on Dec. 31, 2020. Click here for more information. As you’ve likely heard, President Trump issued a proclamation…
The immigration process opens you up to scrutiny by the U.S. government. Whether you’re trying to get asylum status, citizenship, your green card, or even just a visa, it is…
It is important to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that the people they grant green cards to do NOT become public charges. A public charge is someone who relies…
You may have heard of self-petitioning under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) as a potential path towards lawful permanent residency. But did you know that you don’t have to…
Are you a green card holder? Have you considered taking the steps to become a naturalized U.S. citizen? At Heitz Immigration Law, we’ve met many people who have been lawful…