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Temporary Restraining Order Issued Against New Parole Program
A federal court has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against a recent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule that allowed "parole in place" (PIP) for certain undocumented immigrants. This decision, part of a federal case brought by 16 states, temporarily halts the granting of the PIP, which was designed to ease the process of gaining legal residency for some undocumented individuals already in the U.S. The court's order freezes the issuance of the PIP under this program for 14...
The E-2 Investment Visa or Investor Visa
The E-2 Investment Visa or Investor Visa The E-2 e-2 Investment Visa , or investor visa, is ideal for a family, because it benefits both spouses, even if it is requested by only one of them. How is this? Well, if one of the spouses invests in a...
Some people with TPS are eligible for residency
SOME PEOPLE WITH TPS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESIDENCY FEDERAL COURT DECLARES THAT SOME TPS RECIPIENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR RESIDENCY WITHIN THE U.S. BY "ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS." Immigrant Legal Resource Center, April 23, 2017 Recently the federal...
Bad News Can Be Good
Sometimes, bad news can be good. Not everyone who comes to my office for a consultation with me gets good news about their case. I had to give a client in a consultation some bad news this week. And that was a good thing. He even thanked me for...
New Detention Center in Folkston, Georgia
New Detention Center Opens in Folkston, Georgia to Detain Immigrants Immigration authorities (ICE-ERO) have announced that a new Detention Center is opening in Folkston, Georgia. This is a small town that is just over the border with Florida. The...
Explanation of New Policy for Cubans
Explanation of New Policy Eliminating "Dry Feet Wet Feet" For Cubans On January 12, 2017, the White House announced the end of the "dry foot and wet foot" policy toward Cuban immigrants. The law is of immediate effect. Cubans who attempt to enter...
Immigration Fees Increase (USCIS)
Immigration Fee Increases Begin (USCIS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the Immigration Fee Increases published in the Federal Register. The adjusted fees required for most immigration applications and petitions will...
(Political Asylum) Kings v. Lynch – 14-70686
Political Asylum for Former Gang Members in El Salvador In a petition case to federal court, where they were asked to review the decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), in which the denial of Withholding of Removal and protection under...
Visa Bulletin – May 2015
Visa Bulletin - May 2015 1st Category = Unmarried children of citizens. 2A Category = Spouses and children under the age of 21 of legal residents. 2B Category = Unmarried children over the age of 21 of legal residents. 3rd Category = Married...
Where Is My Work Permit?
Where Is My Work Permit? When you look at the USCIS Service Center website, you'll see something interesting. The website states that applications for a work permit (Form I-765 - Application for an Employment Authorization Document or "EAD") are...
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