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IMPORTANT UPDATES - JULY 2024
We have important updates regarding recent DHS announcements on family unity in the immigration process. We are now one month away from...
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Jul 23, 20242 min read
New Parole Process
New Parole Process for Undocumented Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens and Process Improvements for Certain Employment-Based Visas...
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Jun 19, 20242 min read
Do I have to work for the company that sponsors me for a green card during the green card process?
You do not have to work for the company that is sponsoring you for a green card during the process. During the process, you can remain...
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May 22, 20241 min read
What is a good business for an E-2 investor visa?
An E-2 visa is for investors from certain countries. There is no minimum investment amount, but it must be substantial and not marginal....
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May 22, 20241 min read
ARE YOU ABLE TO SELF-PETITION FOR A GREEN CARD?
In addition to employers sponsoring foreign national employees for green cards, there are two types of I-140, immigrant visa petitions,...
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May 9, 20242 min read
Automatic Extension of Certain Employment Authorization
USCIS has announced that all applicants renewing their work permits are eligible for an automatic extension if their applications are...
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Apr 8, 20241 min read
NEW CITIZENS CAN UPDATE THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION EASIER THAN BEFORE
Starting April 1, 2024, applicants filing for citizenship will be able to request an original or replacement Social Security number (SSN)...
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Apr 8, 20241 min read
Immigrant Visa Interview-Ready Backlog Report from DOS
U.S. embassies and consulates abroad provide routine visa services to thousands of applicants daily. We are committed to resolving the...
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Apr 8, 20241 min read
USCIS FEE INCREASE STARTS APRIL 1ST, 2024
If you are applying for permanent residency within the U.S., you will be paying a much higher rate starting on April 1st, 2024. USCIS is...
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Mar 12, 20241 min read
Lying on USCIS Applications is Never Good
Immigration law is so much more than forms. Every question on Immigration forms has consequences. Sadly, many still turn to "notarios"...
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Sep 19, 20232 min read
USCIS Online Appointment Request
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has launched a new online form for individuals, attorneys, and accredited representatives to...
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Sep 19, 20231 min read
The DACA Saga Continues
On Sept. 13, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued a decision finding the Deferred Action for Childhood...
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Sep 19, 20231 min read
Wait Times for Residency Petitions Based on Employment are Getting Longer.
If you or your family member are applying for residency through a relative or through employment, then you’ve likely heard about the...
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Jun 20, 20232 min read
Premium processing expands to Form I-539
USCIS has recently made an exciting announcement. Beginning June 13, 2023, the USCIS is expanding its premium processing services to...
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Jun 20, 20231 min read
Title 42 is over, and Title 8 is back.
Title 42 is a section of the Public Health Service Act of 1944, which allows the government to stop the entry of people and imports to...
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May 16, 20232 min read
The truth and nothing but the truth about the new Florida Immigration law effective July 1, 2023.
Here is what we know so far about the new Florida' Senate Bill 1718, the Immigration Bill. In February 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis...
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May 16, 20232 min read
The H-1B cap numbers are out and…
USCIS reported that it received 483,927 H-1B cap registrations. This means that USCIS will reject about 82% of the H-1B cap...
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Apr 18, 20231 min read
Why it may take longer to become a permanent resident as of May 2023?
If you are applying for permanent residency through a family member other than a US citizen spouse or adult child or through employment...
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Apr 18, 20232 min read
Exciting news for Asylum Applicants
On February 2, 2023, USCIS updated its policy and now allows asylees to apply for Legal Permanent Residence (Green Card) right after...
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Feb 28, 20231 min read
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Those Removing Conditions on Resident Status (I-751)
A few months ago, we sent out a newsletter advising everyone that the 'green cards" would be extended for 24 months while their I-751...
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Feb 27, 20231 min read
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