Category Archive: Immigration

At J. Sparks Law, PLLC, we are dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest developments in immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently announced important changes to promote family unity. Below, we have provided a factsheet from the USCIS summarizing these […]

“Parole in place,” a legal benefit currently available to certain family members of those in the military, has been expanded to hundreds of thousands of other individuals in the U.S. by President Biden. Certain spouses of U.S. citizens will have new legal options now. How […]

Understanding your immigration status is crucial to ensure that you are on track with your application and to address any issues that may arise. If you need assistance with your immigration process, J. Sparks Law, PLLC is here to help. Contact our experienced Austin immigration […]

To apply for a provisional unlawful presence waiver, you must complete Form I-601A and submit it to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Once the USCIS has approved your application, you can attend a green card application at your country of origin, U.S. embassy, […]

Immigration issues can be complex and overwhelming, especially if you find yourself in a situation where you feel the need to report someone to the immigration authorities. However, it is essential to fully understand such a decision’s potential consequences and implications. In this blog post, […]

VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) immigration petitions take two years and two months to process on average. Sometimes, it takes up to two years and six months to process. If you file a green card application at the same time as the VAWA petition, the […]

You might be surprised to know there is a way for undocumented immigrants currently in the United States to gain legal status without leaving here. Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) states that if a person has a labor certification application or […]

If you are an immigrant permanently living with proper documentation in the United States, you have the right to bring over your immediate family members. In this article, our Austin immigration lawyers explore the nuts and bolts of family-based immigration, family-based petitions, and, specifically, who […]

The process of immigration usually starts with the filing of a petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A petition is a document that contains information about a noncitizen who wishes to immigrate to the U.S. The petition is usually filed by […]

Estimates indicate that about 11.4 million undocumented immigrants are living in the United States. Many people need to earn a living and support families, even if they have unauthorized status. It is common to wonder under what circumstances illegal immigrants can work in the U.S. […]