Summer is around the corner, and for many families, that means road trips, vacations, and visits with loved ones. But if you are an immigrant in the United States, travel (whether by car, bus, or plane) has become more complicated and often riskier than it was even a few months ago. Since our last post, […]
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Over the past year, there has been a lot of confusion and concern about birthright citizenship in the United States. Many families are asking: Is it still safe? Has the law changed? What does this mean for my children? Here’s a clear and honest update based on where things stand right now. Birthright citizenship is
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Finding the right help for your immigration case can make the difference between success and serious problems. Unfortunately, many people are misled by individuals who are not qualified to give legal advice, or by well-meaning friends who don’t realize how complicated immigration law really is. After seeing the consequences of improper representation first-hand, we wanted
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Getting married to a U.S. citizen is an important and exciting step. However, many people are surprised to learn that marriage alone does not automatically give you legal status. There is still a legal process you must follow to apply for a green card, and sometimes there are hurdles that aren’t magically resolved with the
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In recent months, immigration attorneys have noticed a troubling trend in asylum cases. Government attorneys are increasingly filing motions to pretermit asylum applications, sometimes based on very small errors or technical issues in the filing process. For immigrants seeking protection in the United States, this can be confusing and frightening. Understanding what a motion to
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If you have an Employment Authorization Document (also known as a work permit or EAD) in the United States, you may have noticed that the rules have been changing a lot lately. Over the past year, the government has made several updates to how work permits work, including changes to validity periods, filing fees, renewal
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Applying for U.S. citizenship is an exciting step. For many immigrants, it represents years of hard work, patience, and commitment to building a life in the United States. Unfortunately, recent reports about internal guidance within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) suggest that some naturalization cases may face longer waiting times than usual. Here is
If your immigration case has been pending for years with no decision, no update, and no clear explanation, you are not alone. Across the country, families are facing extreme delays with USCIS. Spouses remain separated. Parents are stuck abroad. Survivors wait in limbo. Green card applicants complete interviews and then hear nothing for years. Many
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Over the past few weeks, the U.S. government has announced several significant changes to immigration policy. These changes place new restrictions on who can come to the United States, the types of visas that may be issued, the financial requirements applicants must meet, and, in some cases, whether certain cases are moving forward at all.Â
New Visa Restrictions: Who Is Impacted and What You Need to Know Read More »
Over the past week, the White House has announced a series of sweeping immigration restrictions in response to a tragic shooting in Washington, DC. The accused shooter—a single individual—had previously been screened and vetted before entering the U.S. through Operation Allies Welcome and was later granted asylum. Instead of addressing the individual responsible, the administration
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