Lawful Presence Is Not the Same as Lawful Status: Why Understanding the Difference Could Protect Your Immigration Future
Think Immigration™ with Luciane Tavares, Esq. By Luciane Tavares, Esq. One of the greatest misconceptions I encounter in my immigration practice is the belief that lawful presence and lawful immigration status mean the same thing. They do not. Although these terms are frequently used interchangeably—even by employers, schools, healthcare