Allen C. Ladd, P.C. / Immigration Law

08/01/2026

H-1B visa holders can legally start and run their own businesses under current immigration rules. To keep your immigration status safe, the company must be an official business entity and file a separate work petition. Understanding these rights helps visa holders build new projects while protecting their work authorization.

Can you start a business on H-1B in 2026? Learn USCIS rules, concurrent H-1B, requirements, and how to stay compliant while building a startup.

07/30/2026

Green-card and visa holders face heightened airport scrutiny, making it essential to verify travel documents and understand your legal rights regarding border searches. Consulting an experienced immigration attorney before traveling abroad helps assess personal risk factors and protects your legal status upon re-entry.

Recently, green-card and visa holders have been facing tougher scrutiny at airports. Immigration attorneys give tips on how reduce the chances of running into problems while traveling.

07/25/2026

Willfully misrepresenting facts on a U.S. visa application can lead to permanent inadmissibility under federal immigration law. Partnering with an experienced immigration attorney is essential to challenge fraud findings, gather required evidence, and pursue a formal waiver to protect your entry rights.

Temporary worker visas are for persons who want to enter the United States for employment lasting a fixed period of time, and are not considered permanent or indefinite. Each of these visas requires the prospective employer to first file a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USC...

07/23/2026

Willfully misrepresenting facts on a U.S. visa application can lead to permanent inadmissibility under federal immigration law. Partnering with an experienced immigration attorney is essential to challenge fraud findings, gather required evidence, and pursue a formal waiver to protect your entry rights.

Some non-Americans wonder whether they’re eligible for public policy work in the US. This post provides information on the main immigration categories and explains the challenges and opportunities facing foreign nationals.

07/18/2026

Securing a Green Card requires navigating complex eligibility rules, meticulous filing requirements, and the distinct procedures of adjustment of status or consular processing. Consulting an immigration attorney can prevent costly processing delays and ensure your petition is strategically prepared for USCIS approval. https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/how-to-apply-for-a-green-card

07/16/2026

With H-2A visa usage jumping over 500 percent in recent years, farmers and policymakers are actively debating the future of agricultural immigration. Check out this comprehensive breakdown of the current bills moving through Congress.

Republicans on Capitol Hill are starting to talk about one facet of immigration reform: how to expand the popular H-2A visa program for farm laborers. They face obstacles.

07/11/2026

An immigration detainer is a request for local law enforcement to hold someone for a limited time so federal immigration officials can take custody. Understanding how detainers work and the legal rights involved can help people make informed decisions during an immigration matter.

https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/fact-sheet/immigration-detainers-overview/

07/09/2026

Navigating immigration court proceedings requires a precise understanding of your rights and available pathways to relief from removal. Before a missed deadline or adverse ruling permanently impacts your status, learn how an immigration attorney can aggressively represent your case and manage complex court motions.

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07/04/2026

Maintaining a valid immigration status in the United States requires strict adherence to federal regulations. Even individuals with green cards or valid temporary visas can face deportation proceedings if they violate specific terms, such as failing to report a change of address within ten days. If you have questions about keeping your status secure, contact our office today.

https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/legal-reasons-immigrant-may-be-deported.html

07/02/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued major rulings expanding federal authority over Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and border asylum policies. This NPR report breaks down the decisions and explores the long-term demographic and economic shifts experts anticipate as a result. Read the full update here.

The U.S. population was already aging and tilting toward decline. After the Supreme Court confirmed Trump's power to deport hundreds of thousands of foreign migrants, population decline could accelerate.