By Brian Figeroux | Editorial Credit: Skyward Kick Productions / shutterstock.com For non-citizens, addressing the immigration consequences of a conviction through post-conviction relief can be critical for avoiding deportation or other adverse immigration actions. Legal strategies like vacating convictions based on ineffective counsel or modifying sentences to avoid aggravated felony designations can play a significant […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Bartolomiej Pietrzyk/ shutterstock.com Increased deportation enforcement, particularly against individuals who have failed to meet asylum criteria or were ordered deported in absentia, has made deportation defense a critical area of immigration law. These proceedings can drastically alter an immigrant’s life, resulting in their removal from the United States, […]
Introduction The United States remains a prime destination for international music artists, songwriters, and music producers looking to showcase their talent, collaborate with other creatives, or participate in live performances. Whether an artist is coming for a single concert, a multi-city tour, or extended professional engagements, understanding U.S. immigration laws and identifying the most appropriate […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Yuri A / shutterstock.com The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is an immigration pathway available to certain foreign nationals under the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) category of the U.S. immigration system. The NIW allows an individual to seek a waiver of the job offer requirement, including the labor certification […]
