Texas Immigration Law Blog
How can I get a Social Security Number after migrating to the United States?
The Social Security Administration is in charge of assigning Social Security Numbers to individuals. This document is crucial and its granted for purposes of identification and retirement benefits. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), hospitas, businesses, banks,...
Can I clean my criminal record for immigration purposes?
Several criminal acts and convictions could put an immigrant in danger of being deportable. Many chose to go through a process called "expungement," which would allow them to clean their record, essentially deleting their history of criminal convictions. If a court...
With many schools transitioning to online classes, some F1 and M1 students may be forced to leave the US
This is another effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many schools have found it necessary to prevent the spread of the virus. At least for the upcoming fall semester, many colleges are saying goodbye to in-person classes and shifting to virtual classrooms. This seems like...
Fasten your Seat Belt and Become a U.S. Citizen! USCIS is having Drive-through Naturalizations
Who would have thought that you could become a U.S. citizen from the comfort of your car? With thousands of Naturalization Oath Ceremonies cancelled throughout the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS had to adapt and started scheduling drive-through ceremonies...
Help! My spouse refuses to go to our marriage interview for my green card! What can I do?
Days are usually hectic at our office, but we rarely get a case that makes us stop in our tracks and refocus our work as much as one of these. It usually starts with a phone call from the beneficiary. They often sound nervous and scared, but the facts are usually...
I got my green card through my spouse. Can I keep it if I get divorced?
Divorces are difficult. If you add to that the stress of going through an immigration process, this can be quite taxing. Generally, if your green card has been granted for 10 years, a divorce should not affect your immigration status. However, if you were married for...
USCIS Grants Additional Time to Respond to Requests for Evidence and Submit Notices of Appeal
USCIS is extending the flexibilities to give more time to applicants to respond to requests for evidence and submit appeals, among other measures. The new flexibility applies to notifications issued between between March 1 and Sept. 11, 2020, inclusive. Applicants who...
USCIS’ Plan to Furlough Employees can Severely Impact Immigration
Back in May, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services had announced the potential furlough of up to 70% of its workforce in August if they do not receive the necessary funding required to keep the agency open. With a lower number of immigrants applying for...
New Proposed rule Attacks Asylum Seekers
Within immigration law, asylum seekers are one of the most vulnerable populations. In order to qualify for asylum, applicants must demonstrate a "credible fear of persecution or torture." A new proposed rule would make the asylum process significantly more difficult,...
Ban on Immigrant and Non-immigrant Visas Extended
The United States government has extended the ban on immigrant visas issued outside the United States, adding temporary visas as well. The ban is now extended until the end of 2020 and it now includes H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and J-1 visas. The few exceptions, such as the...
