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 […]
‘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.
Immigration attorney shares insight as student visas revoked
KCTV5 reports a wave of student visa revocations affecting multiple Missouri campuses—prompting universities to mobilize academic and legal resources. Immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford breaks down what these actions can mean for enrollment, work authorization (including OPT), and urgent legal options. Read the full KCTV5 story →
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 →
AILA and Members File Litigation Against Arbitrary Mandatory Form Changes
AILA and Benach Pitney Reilly Immigration (formerly known as Benach Collopy, LLP) filed a federal lawsuit after USCIS abruptly posted multiple immigration forms for immediate mandatory use, removing prior versions without notice or a grace period—a change AILA says could trigger widespread rejections and jeopardize benefits for applicants nationwide. Read the full AILA release →
What a DHS shutdown could mean to immigrants; views from a Kansas City immigration attorney
Today, Senate democrats blocked passage of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spending bill loaded with amendments meant to block implementation of President Obama’s proposed executive action. These executive actions include expanding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and a new deferred action program for parents of U.S. citizen and lawful permanent resident children (DAPA). […]