Chelsea Hanson, Immigration Attorney at Law, PLLC

09/06/2026

The US legal immigration system is extremely restrictive — nearly impossible, according to Cato’s David Bier. That’s by design, and even before the recent restrictions.

This chart illustrates the labyrinth that legal immigrants seeking permanent residence — with no prior US immigration history and no US government association — had to navigate if they started the process in 2022. Today, it's even more complex.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Q5bL50ZJBkJ

08/18/2026

Despite this announcement, Chelsea Hanson, Immigration Attorney at Law, PLLC will continue to pursue all legal immigration paths for clients to ensure families are not separated and everyone, regardless of origin and circumstances, are given the opportunity to build a life in America. 🇺🇸

Recent immigration policies of the Trump administration affect American citizens sponsoring family members and employers seeking workers as the economy has slowed down.

08/15/2026

The rules for Advanced Parole and a lawful entry have changed dramatically this week —

AILA President Jeff Joseph reacted to the BIA decision overruling Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly, noting that it "flipflops on 14 years of well-settled law and policy" and is another example of the Administration "pulling the rug out from under families and workers trying to do the right thing."

08/06/2026

The Trump administration has jettisoned the way thousands of immigrant children receive legal help. On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services ended the contract with the Acacia Center for Justice after nearly two decades, leaving more than 20,000 unaccompanied kids in legal limbo.

08/06/2026

In light of recent reports of increased immigration enforcement during domestic travel, visa holders should understand the potential risks before traveling within the United States.

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has released a flyer with guidance specifically for visa holders, including steps to take before traveling and documents to carry.

Review the flyer before making domestic travel plans, and consult an experienced immigration attorney with questions about your individual circumstances.

05/23/2026

The administration has issued a directive requiring most temporary visa holders living in the U.S. to return to their home country to finish their green card application.

05/23/2026

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside of the....

05/22/2026

USCIS issues policy memo asserting that adjustment of status is "administrative grace," not a right and directs officers to weigh all factors requiring applicants to show outstanding equities to overcome adverse factors.

05/22/2026

04/29/2026

This would be a direct violation of US obligations under the Geneva Convention and utterly devastating to asylum seekers in the US

Exclusive: Following a court ruling against President Trump’s border restrictions, the Trump administration issued new visa rules that could limit asylum claims by requiring applicants to affirm they have no fear of harm in their home country. https://wapo.st/4eQGlzv