The Dignity Act of 2023 is bill proposed in May 2023 by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX). This bill has not been passed and is not law as of December 31, 2023. This is a bipartisan bill, meaning it has support from bo…
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On September 27, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the maximum periods for certain work permits were being extended from one or two years to five. This update only applies to asylees/refugees, people granted withh…
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USCIS Budget Limitations With the COVID-19 pandemic slowing down many government services in 2020, you may be wondering if processing times for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services have been affected. Although USCIS has continued to fun…
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The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program provides support for undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children. An estimated 700,000 recipients benefit from this program. Since its inception in 2012, DACA has offe…
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The Public Charge Rule — Background In February 2020, USCIS implemented the “public charge” rule. A public charge is a ground of inadmissibility, or a reason an immigrant can be denied a green card, visa, or admission into the United States…
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On June 22, 2020 President Trump issued an Executive Order restricting foreign work visas. The President claims that foreign workers present a “significant threat to employment opportunities for Americans.” While the justifications of the order a…
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protects individuals from designated countries facing unsafe conditions. While TPS provides temporary relief, many individuals seek a more permanent solution, like obtaining a green card. If you have TPS, it’s impor…
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Beginning in April 2020 there will be changes to the H1B application process. An electronic registration system will be implemented which will have a shorter version of the application. This will streamline the process for companies to complete appli…
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