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Immigration Changes Under the New Administration

Alan Diamante January 25, 2021

As we welcome a new president, as always, unscrupulous attorneys. and non-attorneys alike begin to advertise about significant immigration law change and urges to act fast. As ever, remind consumers to be cautious as law enforcement agencies aren’t always efficient. Nevertheless, beneficial immigration change is expected under the Biden administration, but it will not happen overnight. The departments of Justice,

Business Immigration Clients’ Wish List to the Biden-Harris Administration

Giselle Carson December 11, 2020

After four years of chaotic immigration policies, where no one knew what the policy would be tomorrow, immigration clients and attorneys are ready for thoughtful and effective immigration policy consistency. U.S. business immigration reform and consistency is desperately needed. The Trump Administration made more than 400 immigration policy changes that have reshaped and delayed every aspect of the system. For

O-1 Visas: Everything You Need to Know

Deirdre Nero July 18, 2020

A foreigner with extraordinary skills in a particular field may wish to come to the United States temporarily and work for a specific employer. Later on, he may decide that he wants to stay in the United States and even become a U.S. citizen. However, once he has an O-1 Visa, he must first become a legal permanent resident and

The Aftermath of COVID-19 on Immigration

Gigi Gardner July 13, 2020

What happens to immigration during a global pandemic, when international travel comes to a screeching halt and the economy worldwide is suddenly turned on its head? In just a few months, the effects have been far-reaching. INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS Entry into the United States has been suspended of all foreign nationals who have been in China, Iran, Europe and Brazil

Recent Updates to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Deirdre Nero July 8, 2020

At the beginning of July, about 13,400 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) employees, began to receive furlough notices. Federal agencies are required by law to send out notices 30 days before the actual furlough date. Specifically, this means that the agency will require these staffers to take unpaid leaves of absence, but they will technically still be employed.

A Pathway to a United States E-2 Visa from Grenadian Citizenship

Deirdre Nero July 3, 2020

An individual can gain citizenship and dual citizenship through a variety of avenues. For example, one may have been born in a country that grants birthright citizenship, like the United States, and then naturalized in another country that allows dual citizenship, like Canada. A citizenship by marriage is also a viable option available in many countries. Another citizenship opportunity is

International Students: Recent Updates for Students on F-1 and M-1 Visas

Deirdre Nero July 2, 2020

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a news release on July 6 that announced changes to nonimmigrant students studying in the U.S. A month or so before classes are expected to start, ICE has stated that if colleges, universities, or other academic programs choose to go fully online during the Fall 2020 semester due to pandemic precautions, then

E-Verify: A New System to Check the Immigration Status of New Employees

Deirdre Nero June 25, 2020

On June 30, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 664, Verification of Employment Eligibility. A legislative priority by the Governor, the bill was sponsored by Florida Senator Tom Lee and was passed by the Florida Legislature during the 2020 Legislative Session. It applies to public employees hired after July 1 and requires public employers and some

Supreme Court Hands Down Temporary Victory for DACA

Alan Diamante June 18, 2020

On June 18, 2020, United States Supreme Court held by a 5-4 decision that the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) rescission of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (commonly known as DACA), which was created by executive action by former President Barack Obama. The Court reasoned that the DACA program was more than a non-enforcement policy, and therefore reviewable by

How the Immigration System Responded to COVID-19

Rishi Oza June 5, 2020

As COVID-19 has dominated headlines by sweeping across the globe and the United States with almost unmatched pace and fury, the Trump Administration has been criticized for failing to adequately prepare the American public for the ravages of the virus. While the country’s immigration service has obviously taken a backseat to the other social services that are currently of greater

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