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TPS is Extended until October 2021

by lauralobe | Dec 9, 2020 | Immigration

USCIS announced the extension of TPS (Temporary Protected Status) for certain nationals of El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Nepal, Haiti, and Sudan. The much awaited news bring a sense of relief to more than 400,000 immigrants. If you have TPS, this means that you...

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DACA is back!

by lauralobe | Dec 9, 2020 | Immigration

Finally! DACA is restored to its original form. What does this mean for you? If you are eligible, but have never received DACA, you can apply for the first time Advance Parole (travel permits) are an option for DACA recipients Any DACA recipient who received a 1-year...

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Have DACA? Want to travel? Get your permit and pack your bags!

by lauralobe | Dec 9, 2020 | Immigration

If you have DACA, it is very likely that you can apply for Advance Parole. What is Advance Parole? It is a process available to some immigrants (such as those with DACA, TPS, and pending adjustment applications) which allows them to travel outside of the United States...

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Our Pro Bono Client Received his Green Card!!

On behalf of John W. Lawit | Aug 27, 2020 | Firm News, Immigration

All approvals are special at our office, but some of them are held very close to our hearts. This is the case for a child we represented in his Special Immigrant Juvenile Status request. This is a special immigration benefit available to children under 21 years of age...

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USCIS Furloughs Cancelled (for now!)

by lauralobe | Aug 26, 2020 | Immigration

USCIS recently announced they cancelled the plans to furlough about three-quarters of the agency's workforce at the end of this month. The agency announced they have sufficient funds to continue normal operations until at least the end of the fiscal year, which ends...

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USCIS Implements DHS Guidance on DACA

by lauralobe | Aug 26, 2020 | Immigration

USCIS has finally announced the implementation of the new DACA guidelines. Effective immediately, USCIS will: Reject all initial DACA applications when the requestor has never been granted DACA in the past, DACA renewal requests will continue to be accepted and...

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Why does immigration want my medical exam?

by lauralobe | Aug 19, 2020 | Immigration

Medical exams by an authorized physician are a key part of any application for an immigrant visa or green card. This is done to evaluate the applicant's health-related inadmissibility grounds. During the medical exam, the doctor will make sure you have all the...

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Public Charge Rule Allowed to be Implemented in Most States

by lauralobe | Aug 14, 2020 | Immigration

On July 29, a federal court had ruled that the government could not enforce the public charge rule during the pandemic. This was a much welcomed announcement since many immigrant families are being severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rules would...

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USCIS Fees are Going up on October 2, 2020!

by lauralobe | Jul 31, 2020 | Immigration

It is final! USCIS announced today they are increasing many application fees starting on October 2, 2020. Some of these fees are increasing significantly, including the fee for Naturalization applications, which is going from $640 to $1,160. Asylum applicants, who...

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What’s an Affidavit of Support and Why do I need one?

by lauralobe | Jul 29, 2020 | Immigration

Are you requesting a green card and you are being told you need an Affidavit of Support? You're not alone! An Affidavit of Support is a requirement for most immigrants seeking a green card and it serves to show that they have adequate financial support and are not...

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