For immigrants in the United States, traveling outside the U.S. carries significant risks. With the current political climate and ongoing policy changes, we’ve been getting many questions about whether it is safe to travel outside of the United States, whether to visit friends and family back home, or go on a relaxing vacation. While every […]
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Over the last month, we’ve heard a lot about registration—a process that the government announced to have every non-US citizen register with them. The effective date is April 11, 2025, meaning the program is now live. There are a lot of thoughts and feelings about this program, but we want to share the facts about
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Late last month, the Trump administration and USCIS announced a “new” registration program for non-US citizens, set to go into effect soon. That’s important to note—this program is not yet in effect, and no action is needed right now. While referred to as “new,” it’s actually based on an old immigration law that hasn’t been
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The first 24 hours of President Trump’s second term have been newsworthy and eventful—and not in a good way for our immigrant friends and neighbors. We still have a lot to learn and digest, but I wanted to share some initial thoughts here, hoping it helps you and your family think through the next steps.
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I met Steve in the fall of 2020 and he had been in the US for nearly 40 years by that point. He originally entered lawfully when he was just five years old, but his paperwork wasn’t handled correctly. He thought he had been adopted by his aunt, only to learn as an adult that
It’s Never Too Late: Second Chances in Immigration Read More »
This morning, I told my team I didn’t think I’d have to talk about Trump being president again. Yet here we are. I know you’re anxious—we are too. However, we remain dedicated to helping immigrants and their families. We’re not going anywhere. During the first Trump administration, there was also a lot of fear. He
Unwavering Support in Uncertain Times: Navigating Immigration Changes Together Read More »
Immigration law is one of the hardest areas of law to practice; policies and laws are constantly changing and we are at the mercy of elected officials that change every four years. It’s further complicated by our officials constantly issuing small fixes instead of solving bigger issues. Despite all this, though, I can’t imagine doing
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Some cases take a very long and winding path to success and it can be hard to see the happy light at the end of the tunnel. Although it can be daunting, it’s important to never lose sight of the finish line! Today, I’d like to talk about Gabriel, who I first met in 2020.
When newlyweds come to us for help with their green card application, there’s just something special about how they talk to each other and about each other. They’re giddy, deeply in love, and their future is bright because they’re together forever. I love these cases and being witness to such pure joy. But, sometimes that
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As everyone knows, USCIS processing times are pretty awful across the board. Everyone needs their benefit or a decision so they can move forward with their lives. Waiting is awful. Today, I want to discuss two expedite requests our office put in and how they played out. As a reminder, USCIS can expedite a case
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