Family Litigation Articles

“Rebecca” is a Canadian national who came to SGG for help after her marriage-based green card case was referred to the Fraud Unit (FDNS) for investigation of her marriage.  FDNS conducted two surprise home raids after Rebecca and her husband’s green card interview, suspecting that her marriage was not real but was entered into for…

At one of the many legal clinics SGG presents in immigrant communities, SGG attorneys met “Clara,” who had entered the United States without inspection as a teenager in the late 1980s.  She had married a U.S. citizen, “Dave,” in 2008 and they wanted to know how she could obtain permanent resident status based on their…

Through several visa categories, U.S. law recognizes the important contributions made by individuals who possess extraordinary ability in arts. Within these categories, sponsors may petition to bring musicians who possess the requisite ability to perform on American stages.  Due to the enriching effect of cultural engagement with such musicians, we at SGG are especially proud…

Immigrants play an important role in our country’s Armed Forces; in fact, immigrants have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Revolutionary War.  Immigrants serving in the military often have special language and cultural skills that are strategically vital.  They are also less likely to leave the military before the end of their tour…

Noncitizens who are ordered removed (deported) by an Immigration Judge have the right to file an appeal with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).  Appeals must be filed within 30 days of the Judge’s decision, and federal regulations state that if a person leaves the U.S. before an appeal is filed, he or she has…