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Immigration Benefits for Victims of Crimes
Many immigrants are scared of reporting their experiences as victims of crime because they believe they will risk deportation from the United States if they come forward. U.S. law provides several protections and options for legal and undocumented immigrants who have...
TPS ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, I.E. OBTAINING YOUR GREEN CARD WITH TPS
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is an immigration benefit for immigrants present in the United States, whose countries have experienced a humanitarian crisis. The relevant TPS countries are Syria; Sudan; South Sudan; Somalia; Honduras; Nicaragua; Nepal; Haiti; El...
Applying for Citizenship with Arrests or Citations
In order for immigrants to apply for citizenship, applicants must, among other qualifications, proof of GMC (Good Moral Character). Immigration is assessing whether the lawful permanent resident has good character and follows state and federal laws in order to qualify...
Voting by Accident and Citizenship
As the United States, 2020 General Election grows closer, more and more individuals are registering to vote for this historic election. With the Covid-19 pandemic still a prominent issue, voting will no doubt look different this year, but will that also help to...
File for Citizenship Now or Pay More Later
On October 2, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase filing fees for naturalization applications from $720 to $1,160 or $1,170 for online applications. The fee waivers associated with citizenship applications will also become...
DACA: Dead or Alive?
In 2012 under the Obama administration, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was created to assist some individuals with unlawful presence in the United States after being brought to the country as children. DACA allows these individuals to receive a...
Why the New Public Charge Rule Has Made it Harder for Immigrants to Obtain Green Cards
On August 14, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), published new rules which expand the current definition of public charge. This impacted thousands of immigrants who wish to...
Non-immigrant Student Visa Holders Face Roadblocks Under Trump Administration
On March 7, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency regarding the spread of Covid-19 in America. The spread of the virus has had a big impact on the nation’s education system. This school year’s abrupt halt with in-person learning due to the Covid-19...
DACA Stays – Dreamers’ Dreams Come True…At Least For Now
This year’s presidential election has one more significant stake - the fate of DACA recipients, otherwise known as “Dreamers.” The Supreme Court on June 17, 2020, rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to end the DACA program, handing a major victory to about 700,000...
Victims of Human Trafficking May Qualify for Green Cards
In October 2000, Congress created T nonimmigrant status (often referred to as the “T Visa”) to fight against human trafficking and to provide immigration relief for those who are trafficked into the United States. T nonimmigrant status is a temporary immigration visa...