Igbanugo Partners Int'l Law Firm, PLLC

For the most part, U.S. immigration laws are complex and confusing. Some are little known or frequently overlooked. Some carry serious consequences that may result in a permanent bar to immigrating to the U.S. One provision that…more

Becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) of the United States is often a long and difficult process for foreign nationals. Obtaining LPR status leads to a multitude of benefits, including the freedom to live and work anywhere…more

A Joint Venture (JV) business relationship sometimes appears deceivingly simple when it is seen as merely a contract between at least two parties that choose to embark on a project together. JVs, however, take on a complex…more

Ten years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) still insist that their enforcement priorities are terrorists, serious criminals, and persons who…more

The recent collapse in the worldwide economy has led to an increase in violence, instability and crime in many countries across the globe. Wealthy foreign nationals in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America are seeking a…more

As many Western nations in the Americas and Europe struggle to climb out of a seemingly endless economic recession, Sub-Saharan African (“SSA”) nations, over the past few years, have experienced steady growth in their various…more

Marriage transcends religion, language, culture and, in some cases, even gender. Although marital rights are recognized almost everywhere in the world, each country defines them differently. The reasons to marry include legal,…more

Marriage transcends religion, language, culture and, in some cases, even gender. Although marital rights are recognized almost everywhere in the world, each country defines them differently. The reasons to marry include legal,…more

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the grant of summary judgment in favor of the U.S. government defendants and remanded to the district court with instructions to vacate the DHS's revocation of labor certification and…more

Of all the continents, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is said to be the most fascinating and promising; but she also poses the greatest challenges. Governments, multinational corporations and other business entities in the U.S., EU,…more

As old and new corporate players compete to gain ground in the various markets of Sub-Saharan Africa, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming an integral part of doing business on the continent. Multinational…more

Immigration regulations and criminal law intersect when a non-citizen is charged with a crime and faces possible immigration consequences, including deportation, if he is convicted of the offense. Criminal defense counsels…more

Now, more than ever, enforcement of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is a top priority for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as they strive to prevent U.S…more

A region of great diversity, Sub-Saharan Africa (“SSA”) is burdened by and, in some instances, afflicted with a variety of socio-political and legal contexts. For instance, there is a mixture of authoritarian, military, and…more