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5 Things You Need To Know To Get The Most Out of a Free Consultation with Immigration Lawyer
In this age of technology, immigrant clients who need information about immigration and visa laws often first try to find the answers on the internet. While there is nothing wrong with learning about immigration law and visa options on the internet, doing so can create confusion. Immigration law and policy often change quickly, and doing […]
TPS Redesignation and 18-Month Extension for Syria
We are pleased to announce that the Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, has redesignated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the agency has extended the existing TPS designation for the country from April 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. This designation allows for eligible nationals of Syria to register or re-register for TPS […]
President Obama Introduces 10 Year Visa for Tourists and Business Agreement with China
Our Los Angeles immigration lawyers are pleased to announce that President Barack Obama has just announced that the U.S. and China have agreed to a new, reciprocal 10-year visa policy for tourists and businessmen. This will allow citizens of each country to travel between the two countries for up to 10 years on a single […]
Avoid Immigration Scams!
While many people offer immigration help and services it is important to make sure the help you are getting will really help you. Are you getting the right immigration help? Although there are many types of immigration services out there, unfortunately, not all are authorized to do so. Many agencies or services can also give […]
USCIS Updates Policy Manual on Customer Service
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has recently published an update to the USCIS Policy Manual, to the section regarding Customer Service and how the agency incorporates this. The new policy is in effect as of August 26, 2014 and can be viewed here. If you or a loved one seek immigration help, contact our office […]
Study Shows Immigrants Are Helping Save Medicare and Social Security
A newly released report from the Partnership for the New American Economy as well as an analysis from MSNBC of Social Security data offer new evidence to support that immigrants, whether documented or undocumented, are significant contributors to the economic well-being of major safety net programs in the United States. The studies go on to provide […]
Proving EAD Eligibility for Applicants in Removal Proceedings/Deportation
At a liaison meeting in May 2014, the USCIS National Benefits Center confirmed that it will adjudicate and approve Employment Authorization application on Form I-765, for eligible person who are in deportation/removal proceedings, but noted that the burden is on the applicant to establish his or her eligibility for employment authorization. USCIS provided an overview […]
Approval Notices Issued Without I-94 Card
Our immigration attorneys in Los Angeles have received several reports from clients and other U.S. immigration lawyers claiming that many extension and change of status approval notices have been received that do not contain an I-94 card at the bottom of the document. Our immigration lawyers have reached out to both the Vermont Service Center […]
Proposed Regulations and Document Examples for California Driver Licenses for Undocumented
Last night, a community meeting on AB 60 was held in Los Angeles, California. AB 60 is the bill that passed that will allow undocumented individuals to obtain a Driver License or Identification Card in California. The bill will go into law in January 2015. Last night at the community meeting, the document requirements, proposed […]
LAPD No Longer to Comply With Immigration Hold Requests
Earlier this week the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) held a news conference in which Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti, announced that they will no longer comply with requests from the federal government to detain immigrants. LAPD will now only honor requests from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to hold someone in custody if there has […]
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