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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...
Dec 14, 2022


THE DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM: GREEN CARD LOTTERY
How do you apply for a diversity Immigrant Visa lottery?
Nov 29, 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...
Nov 14, 2022


NEW PAROLE PROCESS FOR VENEZUELANS
Venezuela, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has become the second-largest global displacement...
Oct 26, 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...
Aug 11, 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...
Apr 26, 2022


President Biden Grants TPS to Ukraine
President Biden’s administration granted thousands of Ukrainians currently residing in the U.S. temporary relief from deportation. This...
Mar 7, 2022


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...
Sep 13, 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...
Aug 16, 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 12, 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...
Apr 6, 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 24, 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...
Mar 9, 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...
Feb 26, 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 21, 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...
Jan 14, 2021


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...
Dec 11, 2020


Are Immigration Checkpoints Legal?
There are over 40 million immigrants in the United States. Being an undocumented immigrant in the United States comes with a fear of...
Dec 7, 2020
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