Today, we feel something we have needed for a long time: hope. At Hope Immigration, we are excited about last night’s election results and the opportunity a Democratic majority in Congress brings. For those of us who work alongside immigrant families every day, this is deeply personal. We know the people whose lives are affected
We Are Hopeful. And the Fight Continues. Read More »
When it comes to immigration, your relationship status isn’t just a personal matter—it can directly affect your case, your timeline, and even your eligibility for a green card or other benefits. Marriage can open doors in some cases and close them in others. The same goes for divorce. Unfortunately, these life changes can have major
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In today’s uncertain political climate, becoming a U.S. citizen is more important than ever. With growing anti-immigrant rhetoric and increased immigration enforcement, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are facing risks they shouldn’t have to—risks that aren’t about changes in the law, but in how those laws are being applied, overlooked, or misused. While having
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As we look toward the upcoming change in presidential administration, it’s natural to wonder how immigration policies might shift. Change, after all, is part of the nature of politics. But while the details may evolve—processing times, fees, or procedural steps—the core principles of immigration law remain. These are the principles that bring families together, open
The Heart of Immigration: What Will Always Stay the Same Read More »
Another week, another barrage of assaults on our immigration system. You don’t have to be an immigrant, an immigration attorney or a friend/loved one of an immigrant to be upset by these proposed changes. Included (and detailed below) are: Increased and expanded biometrics collection – “DHS now proposes to expand biometric collection to include anyone
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“Being positive doesn’t mean ignoring the negative. Being positive means overcoming the negative. There’s a big difference between the two.” – Marcandangel I saw this quote on a friend’s Facebook page and it reaffirmed my belief in looking at the good that’s been done, even in dark and scary times. August saw the following successes
When most of us think of human trafficking, we think of forced sex workers and unpaid laborers slaving away in horrific conditions. We don’t think about the university student who is forced by the head of the school to manipulate computer systems, falsify information, and create programs to hide tuition payments. But when that international student
Human Trafficking – Looking Beyond the Stereotypes Led to Success Read More »
Sometimes, we only focus on the finish line, failing to pay attention to the milestones that cross our path along the way. Every case has a series of steps – be it work card production, processing through the National Visa Center, or simply getting through the mailroom – that we often take for granted. Yet,
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On November 20, 2014, President Obama announced his plans for shifting policies and priorities in immigration law. We were fortunate to be on a call with the White House 90 minutes before the President’s announcement. As we listened, we all had goosebumps and were thrilled with what we were hearing. The changes are overall very
Executive Action: It’s Here! Read More »
By now, most everyone knows about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). It received a lot of press in 2012 when President Obama announced that he would allow certain young people to remain in the United States without the threat of deportation hanging over their head. Lately, DACA has received a bit more press again
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