DHS’s 2022 PUBLIC CHARGE FINAL RULE
The Department of Homeland Security commonly known as DHS released its Public Charge Final Rule on September 8, 2022, with an effective...
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- Dec 14, 2022
Extension and re-designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows individuals from certain countries to remain in the United States if it is unsafe for them to...
- Nov 29, 2022
THE DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM: GREEN CARD LOTTERY
How do you apply for a diversity Immigrant Visa lottery?
- Nov 14, 2022
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Implementation under Final Rule
The Department of Homeland Security recently published a final rule in the Federal Register, taking a major step to safeguard the...
- Oct 26, 2022
NEW PAROLE PROCESS FOR VENEZUELANS
Venezuela, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has become the second-largest global displacement...
- Aug 11, 2022
Biden Brings Back the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program
By Patricia Elizee, Esq., The previous administration ended the Haitian Family Reunification Parole (HFRP) program. President Biden’s...
- Apr 26, 2022
TPS Eligibility for Ukraine and Sudan
By Patricia Elizee, Esq., On the 18th of April, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued two Federal Register notices touching on...
- Mar 7, 2022
President Biden Grants TPS to Ukraine
By Patricia Elizee, Esq., President Biden’s administration granted thousands of Ukrainians currently residing in the U.S. temporary...
- Sep 13, 2021
Immigration Announces Automatic Extension for Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
By Patricia Elizee, Esq., On September 9, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security announced the automatic extension of Temporary...
- Aug 16, 2021
Difference Between A K-1 Visa and A Marriage Based Green Card
By: Patricia Elizee, Esq. What is a fiancé visa? A K-1 Visa is filed by a U.S citizen who wants to bring their foreign fiancé(e) to the...
- Apr 12, 2021
5 Reasons You Should Become a U.S. Citizen
In order to obtain citizenship in the United States, certain criteria must be met. A person born outside the U.S may become a US citizen...
- Apr 12, 2021
CBP Guidelines for Green Card Holders Traveling Back to the United States
Attorney Elizee explained updated guidelines from CBP issued in March of 2021 concerning Lawful Permanent Residents returning to the...
- Apr 6, 2021
Three Options for Green Cards Holders Who Must Travel Abroad
For a United States permanent resident, short and temporary travel usually doesn’t affect your status. But If your trip is longer than...
- Mar 24, 2021
What is the Visa Waiver Program?
By Patricia Elizee, Esq. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows you to enter the United States for temporary tourist or business purposes...
- Mar 24, 2021
Traveling Green Card holders may not be able to return to the US because of this...
Patricia Elizee explains the consequences that may happen if Green Card holders travel out of the country for a long period of time.
- Mar 9, 2021
USCIS Designates Venezuela for Temporary Status for 18 Months!
On March 8, 2021, the Biden administration announced that Homeland Security has designated Venezuela for Temporary Protective Status for...
- Feb 26, 2021
USCIS Reverts Back to the 2008 Civics Test
By Patricia Elizee, Esq. On February 22, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they would...
- Jan 21, 2021
President Donald Trump Implements the Deferred Enforced Departure Program For Venezuela
By Patricia Elizee, Esq. On Tuesday January 19, 2020, President Donald Trump announced he will offer Venezuelan exiles protection from...
- Jan 14, 2021
USCIS Drops Proposed Immigration Filing Fee Increase
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, United States district judge, Jeffrey S. White of California granted a preliminary injunction which...
- Dec 11, 2020
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program Has Been Fully Restored
On December 4, 2020, Judge Garaufis required the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take certain actions to implement his November...
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