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The United States Department of Justice notes that beginning with proceedings that commenced on April 1, 1997, deportation and exclusion proceedings were replaced by removal proceedings, although immigration judges continue to conduct deportation and exclusion proceedings in certain cases that began before that date. Deportation […]

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced in May 2021 an 18-month designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).  The designation would enable Haitian nationals that currently residing in the United States to file initial applications for TPS. Provided they meet eligibility requirements. […]

When you are applying for a green card or for United States citizenship, you will have to complete certain government forms, most of which you can download for free on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. While the immigration forms themselves are […]

Asylum Protections to Immigrants Who Fear Persecution Based on Family Ties On July 29, 2019, U.S. Attorney General William Barr overturned a 2018 judgment issued by the Justice Department’s Board of Immigration. The Appeals granted asylum protections to immigrants who fear persecution based on their […]

Austin Asylum Lawyer at J Sparks Law  Help You With The Asylum Process Whether to seek asylum in the U.S. is an extremely important decision that should be made in consultation with an immigration attorney. Asylum seekers are those who are already present in the U.S. and desire to […]

DACA Recipients Can Now Apply to Renew Status Online. If you are in Austin and have any questions about DACA rights, reach out to the Austin DACA lawyer right away.  The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is known for long delays in processing times due […]

Ukrainian Refugees Coming to the U.S. As one would expect to is the case in any country where there is war within. Many of its citizens try to flee the country to escape injuries, death, and other maladies that come with war. Ukraine is no […]

Below is an overview of how the annual H-1B visa lottery works, and you do not want to miss the registration window. One of the experienced visa attorneys with J. Sparks Law, PLLC, is standing by to consult on your visa case and help you […]