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9 Frequently Asked Questions About Visas
Visa: possibly the most commonly used word in the world of immigration. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most misunderstood legal concepts. To better understand your options and the processes you may use to accomplish your goals, take a look at...
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How to Become a U.S. Citizen
Would you like to participate in elections by voting or even running for office? Are you exhausted by the looming threat of deportation that lawful permanent residence does not protect you from? Would you like to bring certain family members to the...
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What Is a Dual Intent Visa?
When you apply for a nonimmigrant (temporary) visa, an adjudicating officer will generally deny your application if they believe you intend on moving to the U.S. permanently. As such, you typically need to prove that you have a residence in your...
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration from Ending TPS Protections
A federal judge in California ordered the Trump administration earlier this month to temporarily stop its plan to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program which has enabled hundreds of thousands of immigrants to live and work...
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DACA Continues After Ruling by Texas Judge
At the end of last month, a Texas federal judge decided not to end DACA, which shields young undocumented immigrants from deportation. Established by the Obama administration six years ago, nearly 700,000 recipients currently have DACA...
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U.S. to Limit Refugee Cap to 30,000 Next Year
Last week, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the number of refugees allowed into the country for the fiscal year 2019 will be capped at 30,000, which is 15,000 less than this year’s limit (45,000). Pompeo explained that the new...
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