Since the election of Donald Trump, many clients have expressed concerns regarding their immigration status. I have been creating a series of videos addressing immigration in the Trump era. This particular issue is especially important because President Trump has prioritized the deportation of so-called criminal aliens. This group includes individuals who hold green cards as […]
Today, I want to discuss naturalization in the age of Donald Trump. Many lawful permanent residents (LPRs) have expressed concerns about their status, fearing potential changes under the current administration. However, naturalization remains a legal right, and for many, it is the best way to secure their future in the United States. https://youtu.be/vHAdlJsOFWY Can You
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I wanted to take a moment to address a serious concern that was brought to my attention by a client today. He was distraught after hearing that President Trump had already deported 4,000 Laotians. While I initially doubted the accuracy of this claim, I took it upon myself to investigate further. What I found was
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One of the more challenging issues I have been dealing with recently is predicting how long it will take for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process immigration forms. Since the significant USCIS fee increase on April 1, 2024, I expected a notable improvement in processing times. While the USCIS website does not
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El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) ha introducido una nueva iniciativa para apoyar la unidad familiar en el proceso de inmigración. Actualmente, los no ciudadanos que “Entraron sin Inspección” y se casaron con ciudadanos estadounidenses pueden solicitar la residencia permanente, pero deben salir de los Estados Unidos primero, lo que causa largas separaciones y dificultades.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new initiative to support family unity in the immigration process. Currently Noncitizens who “Entered Without Inspection” and married U.S. citizens can apply for permanent residence but must leave the U.S. first, causing long separations and hardships. Under the newly announced program DHS will consider, on a
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During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I filed a Padilla motion for a client of mine in immigration proceedings. At the time, the courts were basically dysfunctional, my client’s hearing was years away, and I also wanted to have a conversation with an Assistant District Attorney about the case, so I did not mark
Receiving a Notice of Intent to Deny your visa application can be discouraging but it may not be the end of your journey to immigrate to the United States legally. In some cases, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) may have sent a notice to deny based on an outdated or out of
President Trump signed his executive order which is billed as suspending immigration because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. I discuss the Executive Order in some detail in this video. I am particularly interested in its impact on Husbands, Wives, Fiancees, Parents and Children of American citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents both in the United States and
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