U.S. Consular Services to Resume in Havana, Cuba
In early March 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Havana announced that it would initiate the limited resumption of immigrant visa services in...
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George Gomez
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
TPS Extended and Redesignated for Haiti
On December 5, 2022, the United States Department of Homeland Security announced that it has extended and re-designated TPS for Haiti.
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George Gomez
- Oct 24, 2022
- 4 min
DHS Implements New Process for Venezuelans
On October 12, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new parole process for Venezuelans Citizens.
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George Gomez
- Apr 20, 2022
- 4 min
Cameroon and Afghanistan Designated for Temporary Protected Status
Following the recent trend of countries being designated for TPS protections, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas...
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George Gomez
- Apr 14, 2022
- 3 min
An Introduction to Derivative Citizenship: INA §320(c)
Derivative Citizenship generally refers to the concept allowing a child to derive citizenship after birth. This can occur, by operation...
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George Gomez
- Apr 6, 2022
- 3 min
An Introduction to Derivative Citizenship: The Child Citizenship Act of 2000
As noted in Part 1, derivative citizenship refers to the concept allowing a child to derive citizenship after birth from a parent who has...
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George Gomez
- Mar 31, 2022
- 3 min
An Introduction to Derivative Citizenship: Former INA § 321
Derivative Citizenship refers to the concept allowing a child to derive citizenship after birth from a parent who has become a U.S. Citizen.
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George Gomez
- Mar 18, 2022
- 4 min
An Introduction to Motions to Reopen, Motions to Reconsider, and Appeals: Appeals
Most adverse decisions from USCIS and the Immigration Court can be appealed to their respective overseeing authority. Read to learn more.
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George Gomez
- Mar 9, 2022
- 3 min
An Introduction to Motions to Reopen, Motions to Reconsider, and Appeals: Motions to Reconsider
The denial of an immigration petition is rarely a death knell as there are various post-denial or post-conviction forms of relief available.
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George Gomez
- Mar 4, 2022
- 2 min
Ukraine Designated for Temporary Protected Status
On March 3, 2022, the United States Department of Homeland Security announced that it has designated Ukraine for Temporary Protected...
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George Gomez
- Feb 23, 2022
- 3 min
Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Evacuees
The SIV process can provide certain Afghan nationals with a path to obtaining lawful permanent residence provided that they qualify.
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George Gomez
- Feb 16, 2022
- 4 min
An Introduction to Motions to Reopen, Motions to Reconsider, and Appeals: Motions to Reopen
A denial of an immigration petition before USCIS or the immigration court is not always the final word on a case. There are options for you!
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George Gomez
- Feb 8, 2022
- 2 min
USCIS Updates Validity Period of Certain Work Permits to Two Years
On February 7, 2022, USCIS announced an update to its Policy Manual regarding extending the validity period of certain work permits.
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George Gomez
- Jan 12, 2022
- 3 min
Department of State Announces Interview Waivers for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
The State Department has announced it has authorized the waiver of consular interviews for certain visa applicants through the end of 2022.
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George Gomez
- Dec 30, 2021
- 3 min
Dual Citizenship: A Primer
The concept of dual citizenship or dual nationality refers to an individual who is a national of two countries at the same time.
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George Gomez
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
USCIS Temporarily Waiving 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures
On December 9, 2021, USCIS announced that it would be temporarily waiving the requirement that a civil surgeon signature sign Form I-693,...
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George Gomez
- Nov 17, 2021
- 4 min
K-3/K-4 Visas: Are They Worth it?
The K-3 visa allows U.S. citizen’s foreign-born spouse (or child of a foreign spouse under a K-4 visa) to travel to the United States and...
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George Gomez
- Nov 10, 2021
- 4 min
An Introduction to INA Section 245(i) and the Life Act
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 245(i) refers to a section of immigration law which allows certain individuals disqualified...
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George Gomez
- Nov 3, 2021
- 3 min
Green Cards: A Primer
What is a Green Card? A green card, officially referred to as a Permanent Resident Card (and formerly known as a Resident Alien Card),...
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George Gomez
- Oct 27, 2021
- 2 min
US to Allow Private Citizens to Sponsor Afghan Refugees
The U.S. Department of State has announced the launch of the Sponsor Circle Program for Afghans, allowing groups of private citizens to...
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