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  • 5 Policy Changes Which Affect Legal Immigrants in 2019

    President Donald Trump aimed to reduce legal immigration and increase the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) authority to ensure the immigration laws are followed last year. There are some changes and updates to immigration policy which are punitive in nature, while others aid foreigners in obtaining immigration benefits such as naturalization , permanent residency, and extensions for visas . ...
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  • Will I Lose My Green Card After Divorce?

    If you received your green card by marrying a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, a divorce can put your legal status in jeopardy. According to immigration laws, an immigrant who is involved in a real marriage can obtain a green card. However, a divorce could cast doubt on whether the marriage was legitimate in the first place. Fortunately, a divorce doesn’t mean the end of your permanent ...
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  • Trump Administration Aims to Reject New Green Cards & Visas for Those Using Public Aid

    A month ago, the Trump administration proposed a new regulation which can deny green cards and temporary visas to immigrants who primarily depend on public benefits such as food assistance, federal housing, and Medicaid by expanding the meaning of a “public charge”. According to Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen, government officials have enforced a long-established federal rule ...
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  • USCIS Not Considering Change in H-1B Visa Rules

    President Donald Trump’s “Buy American, Hire American” initiative aims to prevent the extension of H-1B visas , largely used by Indian IT professionals. The move could directly stop hundreds of thousands of foreign workers from keeping their H-1B visas while their green card applications are pending, which would trigger “self-deportation” of those affected by the potential policy change. ...
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  • Ways to Halt Deportation

    Facing deportation is one of the most frightening experiences of any immigrant’s life, and it should be met with swift, aggressive, and experienced legal representation. The moment you are facing possible deportation, you need to enlist in the help of a Phoenix immigration attorney you can rely on to treat you case like his or her own. If you are facing the possibility of deportation, you still ...
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  • The K1 Visa Interview

    The K1 Visa interview is one of the most vital steps of the entire immigration process. This interview takes place when an engaged couple is looking to marry in the United States, resulting in one party becoming a United States citizen by proxy. Whether you are the legalized citizen in the relationship or not, it is essential you take this interview seriously, as it can very well determine whether ...
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  • Part 2: The 10 Myths of U.S. Immigration Law

    Last week we discussed common misunderstanding of U.S. Immigration Law. This week we look at more myth that could use some clarification. MYTH #5: Once You Have Collected The Correct Paperwork For Your Immigrant Workers, You Can’t Get In Trouble With The Government Many employers find it helpful to use immigrants to fill positions they find it hard to fill with American citizens or Lawful ...
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  • Part 1: The 10 Myths of U.S. Immigration Law

    You’re about to discover the little-known strategies that can save you from needless heartaches and protect your future. If you are an immigrant, a friend or family member of an immigrant who needs our services, it’s likely you are frightened, unsure or worried about your future and concerned about money. There is a lot of misinformation out there from well-meaning family, friends and online ...
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  • Crimes That Can Lead to the Loss of Your Green Card

    Immigration authorities in the U.S. place a heavy emphasis on evaluating every person petitioning for citizenship. As such, it is important that you have a clean criminal record. Are you currently in the process of obtaining your green card? A crime on your record can halt the process entirely and even put you at risk for deportation. Being convicted of a crime severely threatens your legal ...
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