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 […]
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 […]
For asylum applications, the people fleeing persecution in their native countries can apply in the United States. Only a few are eligible for the application. They also need to follow a specific process that involves complex paperwork. You want help from an Asylum lawyer with […]
Nonimmigrant visa holders usually plan on transitioning to permanent U.S. resident status. Being a permanent resident or having a green card status provides cardholders with many benefits not afforded to nonimmigrants. This includes being able to travel and work in the U.S. with just a […]
If you have questions about the Child Status Protection Act, speak with a DACA lawyer right away. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a child status protection as a child but turns 21 before being approved for immigration benefits, then that individual can no […]