Did you know that it is possible to seek out protections for yourself as well as your family members if you are an immigrant living in the United States who is a victim of domestic violence? Domestic violence is unfortunately common among immigrants due to many being...
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Immigration protections temporarily extended for Haitians in crisis
Before the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse on July 7, residents of Haiti were already dealing with a multitude of problems and crises. Moïse’s shocking murder only added another layer of unease felt by a vast majority of Haitians. The current political...
What the recent DACA ruling means for Dreamers
Dreamer youth may have believed they could relax a little more under the DACA program. DACA was created to offer immigrant children a pathway to citizenship, though they entered the U.S. illegally as children and lived here. Immigration lawyers defend their clients...
EB-5 Final Rule voided, minimum investment drops to $500,000
Major changes have come to the EB-5 immigrant investor program, as the Final Rule was recently voided. It had gone into effect on November 21, 2019. As a result of the ruling by the U.S. Northern District Court of California that voids that rule, everything rolls back...
Why immigration officials may deny a U.S. visa request
Anyone wishing to come to the U.S. must first apply for a visa to do so -- and there are no guarantees that your application will be approved. There are a variety of reasons why immigration officials may deny your request. You will want to know what these are before...
Can you work if you come to the U.S. as a student?
If you are a student coming to the United States to study, then you may wonder if you’ll be able to work while you’re in the USA. For some people, working is a great way to support themselves while also attending classes. This might also give them an opportunity to...
Supreme Court decision a setback for some immigrants aspiring to green cards
The U.S. Supreme Court has been handing down a number of rulings in advance of its summer break. One unanimous ruling earlier this month was very disappointing news for some of the approximately 400,000 immigrants in the U.S. who have temporary protected status (TPS)...
3 practical tips for immigrants who are new to the United States
For immigrants to the United States, trying to navigate their new environment can be challenging -- but there are several things that you can do to make the transition a bit easier. Even if you can’t handle these until you get into the country, adding them to your...
How can I get Temporary Protected Status as a Venezuelan?
Earlier this year, the U.S. administration added Venezuela to the list of countries whose citizens can claim Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The government estimates this could protect over 300,000 Venezuelans who are currently in the United States. If you are one...
Good news for Florida family as deported mom prepares for reentry
Alejandro Juarez made national headlines and became the subject of one of Netflix’s hottest documentaries after her deportation. Recently, President Biden overturned former President Trump’s “zero-tolerance” immigration policy. For Ms. Juarez and the family she left...