What is happening with the Immigration Reform bill? This article tackles everything you need to know about it.

Immigration reform providing temporary protection for undocumented immigrants stalled

The Biden-Harris administration’s latest attempt at improving US immigration policies, which included protection for undocumented immigrants, was unsuccessful Tackling immigration reform is no easy feat. Even for a Presidential administration with a positive outlook on immigrants, the road is paved with obstacles. Part of President Joe Biden’s immigration reform plans were included in the …

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Everything you need to know about FOIA requests

Adjustment of status, Green Cards, Naturalization, Visa Waiver Program / By Fernando

What is a FOIA request? FOIA stands for Freedom of Information Act. It’s a law that allows you to access information from the federal government. Through this request, you can get records from any federal agency. Any person who wants to start any immigration process should always start by requesting the government all the …

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Why can Citizenship be denied?

Adjustment of status, Green Cards, Naturalization / By Fernando

Why can citizenship be denied? You got your Green Card, and it’s time to file for citizenship. It is normal tohave many questions regarding your Naturalization Process. You want to makesure everything is perfect. Every case is different, and every person is in adifferent situation. That’s why we will tell you some of the different …

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Your marriage-based green card application may be denied. Here’s what to do to fix it!

Family Immigration, Green Cards / By Fernando

If your marriage-based Green Card application has been recently denied, or you fear it might be, there are still some things you can do to reopen your case and avoid deportation. A marriage-based Green Card is granted to the spouse of a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. It allows the foreign spouse to live and …

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Everything you need to know about your Naturalization Test

Naturalization / By Fernando

N 400 Form | The citizenship test is perhaps one of the most intimidating parts of the whole naturalization test process. It is normal to want to do your best on the naturalization test. It’s the last step before being able to take your Oath and become a Citizen. But don’t be afraid! If you …

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Can I work while my Green Card is pending?

Green Cards / By Fernando

Green Card work permit | If you want to work while your family-based Green Card application is pending, you will need a work permit first. However, you can’t do this if you are living abroad. If you already have a valid work visa, such as an H-1B or L-1 visa, you can continue working in …

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How does divorce affect my Green Card?

Green Cards / By Fernando

Green Card and Divorce |You got your marriage-based green card but are now getting Divorced. Divorce can be a devastating life event. It’s emotionally exhausting, comes with a financial cost, and can even affect your immigration status. A divorce after a green card may introduce new challenges to a permanent resident. But in other cases, …

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Note about USCIS updates including changes in work permits

USCIS Updates: Work Permits for Immigrants who are crime victims, Lockbox Filing Flexibilities, Expedited Processing, RFE and NOID, and Employment Authorization Documents

USCIS / By Fernando

Many things within the Immigration System are always being modified; updates in policies, changes in procedure. However, during this administration, we will face multiple adjustments that will benefit Immigrants during their process like work permits for U Visa applicants. The intent of these updates is to eliminate policies that fail to promote access to the …

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Note about TPS (Temporary Protected Status).

Temporary Protected Status: What is it, am I eligible?

Temporary Protected Status, TPS / By Fernando

What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)? TPS or Temporary Protected Status allows individuals from certain countries to remain in the United States if it’s not safe for them to return to their home country. Mostly because of conditions or circumstances like an ongoing armed conflict, such as civil war, an environmental disaster such as an …

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The Biden Immigration Reform: What to do to get ready

Immigration Reform / By Fernando

Where families are kept together, immigrants are welcome and can contribute to our country. President Biden immigration reform will include immediate actions to reform our chaotic immigration system. The strategy is centered on the belief that as a country we stand safer, stronger, and moving forward with a fair immigration system. Where families are kept …

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