Immigration can be a political hot topic. As such, many people have heard terms like “illegal alien” and “illegal Immigrant” bandied about. What exactly do these terms refer to however? Do they accurately describe what people are actually trying to reference? Is there a better alternative? We will take a look at the...
The Future of the ‘Dreamers’ May Be at Stake
The DACA program has been much discussed in the news in recent months. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced recently that the administration is rescinding the DACA program with a six-month delay. It is believed that about 750,000 people could be affected by the decision. With so...
DHS Update: Reminder for DACA Renewals
The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) recently reminded individuals who are eligible to renew their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and employment authorization that they may submit their renewal request between 150 days and 120 days before the expiration date on their current Form I-797, Notice of Approval,...
DHS Withdraws Proposed Biometrics Rule
The Department of Homeland Security has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have expanded department authorities and requirements for collecting biometrics by removing age restrictions; requiring submission of biometrics for every applicant, petitioner, sponsor, beneficiary, or other individual filing for or associated with any immigration or naturalization benefit or request unless DHS waives or...
DHS Announces Continuation of International Entrepreneur Parole Program
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the Department of Homeland Security is withdrawing a 2018 notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to remove the International Entrepreneur program from DHS regulations. The International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program, first introduced in 2017, will remain a viable program for foreign entrepreneurs to create and develop start-up...
ભારતથી અમેરિકાના પ્રવાસ પર બાયડેન સરકારનો પ્રતિબંધ
ભારતમાં કોરોના ચેપ ઝડપથી ફેલાઇ રહ્યો છે ત્યારે બાયડેન સરકારે ચોથી મેથી ભારતથી અમેરિકાના પ્રવાસ પર પ્રતિબંધો કડક કર્યા છે.
વ્હાઇટ હાઉસના પ્રેસ સેક્રેટરી જેન પેસાકીએ શુક્રવારે જણાવ્યું કે સેન્ટર્સ ફોર ડિસીઝ કન્ટ્રોલ એન્ડ પ્રિવેન્શનની સલાહ પ્રમાણે ભારતમાંથી પ્રવાસ પર કડક નિયંત્રણો રાખવામાં આવશે.
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Samantha’s Consejos: Corte de Inmigración 101
It is a tumultuous time for many U.S. immigrants. This presidential administration has put immigration reform and enforcement at the very epicenter of the news on almost a daily basis. There have not only been reforms in immigration law, but also consistent threats of serious repercussions for those who are in the country...
What Is the Diversity Lottery?
The road to U.S. permanent residency, or a green card, can look different depending on the path taken. Have you ever hear of the diversity lottery? Established under the Immigration Act of 1990, the Diversity Visa was intended to increase the diversity of immigrants in the U.S. Here, we will talk more about...
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Self-Petitions
Presidential Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019
DOS Secretary made a national interest determination regarding categories of travelers eligible for exceptions under regional COVID proclamations, including the April 30, 2021, proclamation restricting the entry of nonimmigrant travelers who have been physically present in India:
• Immigrants (not applicable to the restrictions under the April 30, India Proclamation, which only covers nonimmigrant travel)
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