Operation Allies Welcome: Expedited Processing for Afghan Asylum Applications
USCIS has implemented expeditious processing of asylum applications submitted by Afghan nationals who were paroled into the US under OAW.
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George Gomez
May 17, 20233 min read
Biden Administration Decides to Scale Back COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Biden Administration's Decision to Scale Back COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements.
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George Gomez
May 15, 20233 min read
Examining Secretary Mayorkas' Defense of Border Policies: A Critical Analysis
The implementation of border policies by the Department of Homeland Security under Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has sparked intense scrutiny
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George Gomez
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20214 min read
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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