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An employment-based green card allows foreign nationals to live and work permanently in the United States based on an offer of employment. However, only some are eligible to apply for this immigrant visa. Specific requirements regarding your employment, background, and relationship with the sponsoring U.S. employer exist. A Texas immigration lawyer can help determine if this is the best […]
December 17, 2024
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 renewal of their benefit should automatically have their […]
December 17, 2024
For undocumented immigrants living in the United States, the threat of deportation is ever-present. This threat increased significantly during the presidency of Donald Trump, who put policies in place in which nearly all immigrants without legal status could be subject to arrest and placed in removal proceedings. During the presidency of Joe Biden, more measured policies have […]
December 17, 2024
Spouses of H-1B visa holders, along with their employers, have reason to celebrate following a United States Court of Appeals for a D.C. Circuit ruling on an issue sent to the court last April. The decision was announced on August 2nd, affirming a district court’s grant of summary judgment in Save Jobs USA v. DHS. Save Jobs […]
December 17, 2024
Texas is the fastest-growing state in America. And in industries like construction, retail trade and manufacturing, employers look to immigrant workers to provide for their business. However, as talks about E-Verify requirements for all Texas employers continue, such rules could cause substantial damage if they get approved. What is it? E-Verify is an electronic web-based […]
December 17, 2024
Individuals facing the immigration process generally live with a certain level of fear and uncertainty until everything is resolved. With paperwork errors, missed deadlines or allegations of fraud all potentially resulting in removal proceedings, the couple is usually met with an unending sense of unease until the matter is finalized. Even couples who have done […]
December 17, 2024
Immigrants arrested on criminal charges often face additional hurdles in securing pretrial release. Language barriers, financial limitations, and immigration status issues compound standard release considerations. Uncertainty and anxiety heighten when detained far from family and friends. Gaining bond while fighting your criminal case is critical. So, can immigrants reasonably expect bonds? It can be less daunting with […]
December 17, 2024
Immigration to the United States can be a complex journey, especially for children who make the journey alone and those who have experienced abuse or been abandoned by their parent(s). Fortunately, minors who have been affected by these issues may receive protections, and they may be able to apply for humanitarian relief. Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status […]
December 17, 2024
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 agrees to seal or expunge a person’s criminal record, they are considered to never […]
December 17, 2024
