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There has been a flurry of activity surrounding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in the past few weeks. The latest update is that, after a ruling and subsequent order from Senior U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis, USCIS is accepting new applications and work permits for DACA as of Dec. 7, 2020. The order stems from an opinion…
We know you’re an honest, hard-working individual. Your friends and family know how great you are. Unfortunately, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) needs some substantial proof before they allow you to become the upstanding citizen everyone knows you will (eventually) be. If you’re aiming to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you must show this to immigration officials by…
There’s a common misconception that’s prevalent throughout Spanish-speaking immigrant communities, which we would like to address in today’s blog. At the heart of the matter, is the word “notario,” which can refer to an attorney in Spanish and resembles the word “notary” in English. Unfortunately, some ill-intentioned people have used this confusing translation to scam immigrants by leading immigrants to…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued a regulation on June 26, 2020, that will come into effect on August 25, 2020, making it more difficult for persons with pending asylum applications to obtain Work Authorization (work permit). The new rule changes several things as listed below: 1. It will increase the time an asylum applicant has to wait before…
UPDATE (October 1, 2020): The USCIS filing fee increase has been enjoined following a lawsuit that was recently filed against the government. Until the case is fully heard in the courts, the increase in fees is being brought to an immediate halt. If you have any questions, please contact us today. In late 2019, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)…
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was created to provide protections for victims of abuse. Along with providing access to helpful services, VAWA also makes it possible for those who have been abused by U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family members to get their own green cards and stay in the United States legally. There are a couple of…
The Proclamation goes into effect on Thursday April 23, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Who does it affect? An individual seeking to enter the U.S. as an immigrant who on the date the Proclamation comes into effect: Is outside of the U.S.; Does not have a valid immigrant visa; and Does not have a valid official travel document (such as transportation…
You may have noticed that you’re hearing the buzzword “crimmigration” more and more lately. But what does this word really mean? In today’s blog post, we’ll explain some of the background of this word, and what it means for immigrants today. Let’s get started. The crim- prefix in crimmigration comes from the word “criminal.” It is combined with the word…
If you or someone you know is an undocumented immigrant the fear of being detained and sent to an immigration detention center is constant. We understand this and know that when you or a loved one gets detained, getting out and reuniting with their family is probably their highest priority. A Bond Motion is the tool used to request an…
Cancellation of removal is an important deportation defense that may be available to certain immigrants who are facing removal proceedings. If you are an immigrant who can be classified as a non-lawful permanent resident and have received a Notice to Appear (NTA), cancellation of removal may be a valid way for you to avoid deportation, obtain a Green Card, and…