As an attorney specializing in immigration law, I have consulted with numerous individuals in search of lawful permanent residency (“green cards”) in the United States. During these consultations, I am often required to share lengthy processing times and the potential for prolonged separation from loved ones during the consular process,... read more →
Jun
01
May
11
In March of 2020, the CDC issued a public health order known as Title 42, which allowed the US to expedite the expulsion of asylum seekers from our southern border. As we approach the order's lifting on May 11, 2023, a new rule governing eligibility for asylum has gone into... read more →
May
09
On April 27, 2023, the Department of State (State) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an expansion of the family reunification parole program, which allows eligible individuals to temporarily enter the United States to reunite with family members who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. This new program... read more →
Jan
18
On January 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced that noncitizen workers in the US who are victims or witnesses of labor rights violations in the workplace will be able to apply for a new streamlined and expedited deferred action process. Traditionally, victims and witnesses of labor violations would... read more →
Jan
18
If you have anything to do with hiring, it is important to understand the various types of visas available to potential employees. One visa that you should be familiar with is the H1B visa. This visa allows employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills to fill positions in the... read more →
Jan
11
On January 5, 2023, President Biden announced an expanded parole program to alleviate the current crisis at our southwest border. In October 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a limited 24,000 travel authorization for Venezuelans to apply for parole to enter the United States legally to seek relief... read more →
Nov
11
On October 12, 2022, USCIS announced a new program called “Process for Venezuelans,” which allows Venezuelan nationals with an approved sponsor to come to the United States with parole for up to 2 years. Here is what you need to know if you would like to sponsor a Venezuelan. Do... read more →
May
13
The rules for traveling abroad are roughly the same for all. Whether a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (LPR), or a non-immigrant visa holder, you must have a valid passport from your native country. Depending on the country of destination, there might be other requirements such as obtaining a visa. ... read more →
Dec
08
If you recently received your first “Notice of Hearing” from the immigration court, here’s what you can expect and how to prepare yourself for your master calendar hearing. What is a master calendar hearing? A master calendar hearing is the first hearing a person has in immigration court. The purpose... read more →
Dec
01
In the United States, a notario (notary public) is authorized to serve as an unbiased witness when performing legal formalities. Immigrants can be confused by the title of notario because in other countries, notarios have training similar to lawyers and can perform legal services in those countries. For example in... read more →