What Is the ‘$5 Million Trump Card’ Program? In late February 2025, the Trump administration announced a controversial new U.S. residency-by-investment proposal, informally dubbed the “Trump Card” or “Gold Card.” This program would allow wealthy foreign nationals to essentially purchase U.S. permanent residency (a green card) – and eventually a path to citizenship – by […]
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By Ali Lahooti, Esq., Attorney at Law – Lahooti Law LLC Visiting the United States involves navigating complex visa rules. Whether you need a B-1/B-2 visitor visa or qualify for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) can make a big difference in your travel plans. In this blog, we provide an up-to-date overview of B-1 business […]
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Marriage-Based Immigration to the United States Marriage-based immigration is one of the most common pathways to U.S. permanent residence. A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) can sponsor a foreign spouse for a green card, but the process involves multiple steps and careful documentation. This detailed guide explains who qualifies, the step-by-step application process, […]
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A new travel ban under the Trump administration is widely rumored for 2025. News reports and experts have hinted at sweeping restrictions on travelers from dozens of countries, prompting concern among visa applicants, green card holders, and international travelers. However, much remains speculative until an official announcement is made. This blog post compiles the latest […]
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By Ali Lahooti, Esq., Lahooti Law LLC The Alien Enemies Act is one of the oldest national security laws in the United States, yet many people today are unfamiliar with its existence. However, recent political developments have brought it back into focus, raising concerns among immigrant communities and civil rights advocates. This blog will explain […]
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The Biden administration is considering reinstating the practice of holding migrant families with children in long-term detention facilities as it prepares for the end of pandemic-era border restrictions in early May, three sources familiar with the internal deliberations tell CBS News. The proposal, the sources said, is one of several policy options being considered at […]
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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim Immigration and citizenship laws are complicated, but advocates are upset about how long it takes U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process unlawful presence waivers. So much so, the American Immigration Council recently […]
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Despite celebrating its positive strides on issues as important as the climate crisis and effective multilateralism, I am deeply troubled by the Biden administration’s latest proposal to limit access to asylum. A decision seemingly born of an electoral calculus, it neither benefits the United States nor its relationship with countries throughout Latin America and the […]
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As the Biden administration prepares for the possible end of the immigration restriction known as Title 42 — which could lead to an increase of people attempting to cross the southern border — sources say government officials are weighing whether to detain migrant families who illegally enter the country, a politically fraught move on an […]