AILA and Members Sue Administration Over Arbitrary Mandatory Form Changes
AILA has sued the Trump Administration after USCIS required new versions of Forms I-864, I-864A, and I-864EZ with no advance notice or grace period. Rekha Sharma-Crawford, AILA Second Vice President and counsel in the case, warns that the abrupt change could trigger rejected filings, lost work authorization or travel permission, missed filing dates, and even […]
Green Card Shock: Even Minor Traffic Violations Under Scanner
GreatAndhra reports that green card applicants are facing heightened USCIS scrutiny over even minor traffic violations, signaling a stricter approach to immigration adjudications. The development adds fresh uncertainty for applicants who may have long-resolved or seemingly insignificant infractions in their records. Read the full article on GreatAndhra →
Green card, visa applicants face greater scrutiny over past traffic, other violations
The American Bazaar features immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford on a troubling shift in USCIS adjudications: even minor traffic violations and long-resolved issues are resurfacing in green card and visa reviews. Sharma-Crawford points to a physician with no criminal history whose adjustment-of-status application was denied in part over two traffic tickets, warning that otherwise approvable cases […]
‘Chaos & Uncertainty’: Immigration Attorney Warns of Impact of New US Immigration Policy || The Gist
In this The Gist interview, immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford breaks down new USCIS guidance creating widespread uncertainty for green card applicants—particularly professionals seeking to complete the process through adjustment of status in the United States. She explains what the policy says, why it may steer more applicants toward consular processing abroad, and why legal challenges […]
“Don’t Panic Yet”: Immigration Expert Predicts Court Challenge to US Visa Rules
In this video interview, immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford examines a recent USCIS policy rollout creating uncertainty for green card applicants and immigration attorneys. While urging affected individuals not to panic, she explains why the guidance may conflict with existing immigration law and predicts that litigation could ultimately determine whether the policy survives.
“Stay the Course”: Immigration Lawyer Urges Calm Amid US Green Card Anxiety
StratNews Global features immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford addressing growing anxiety over USCIS guidance that appears to steer more employment-based green card applicants toward consular processing abroad instead of adjustment of status in the United States. She explains why the policy may conflict with existing immigration law, why court challenges are likely, and why affected applicants […]
Can marrying your American girlfriend save you from deportation?
Times of India breaks down a persistent myth in immigration law: marrying a U.S. citizen does not automatically prevent deportation. The article explains why outcomes depend on legal status, immigration history, and whether someone is already in removal proceedings—and what options may (or may not) exist. Read the full Times of India article →