In a recent report unveiled by the Latino Donor Collaborative in collaboration with Wells Fargo, the U.S. Latino economy has shown remarkable growth, surging to $3.2 trillion in 2021. This substantial increase marks a significant rise from the previous year's figure...
On September 25, 2023, USCIS announced that it is exempting the biometric services fee for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. If the Form I-539 application is postmarked October 1, 2023, or later, the applicants do not need to pay the...
On September 27, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the maximum validity period of initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) were increased to 5 years for certain noncitizens including refugees and asylees,...
I-212 Waiver - What is it and why would you need one? Managing Partner, Margaret W. Wong talks about the application for permission to reapply for admission into the united states after deportation or removal.
On Wednesday, a federal judge once again delivered a verdict on the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, reiterating his belief that it is in violation of the law. Judge Andrew Hanen, presiding over the U.S. District Court for the...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that starting on Sep. 13, 2023, affirmative asylum applicants must bring an interpreter to their asylum interview if they are not fluent in English or wish to proceed with their interview in a...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the initiation of a nationwide campaign for noncitizens who are eligible to work but have not yet applied for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). DHS states that the purpose of the communication is to...
Individuals from various countries aspire to seek asylum in the United States of America. The process can be complex and challenging, but one can potentially navigate it successfully with the right knowledge and guidance. Considering the following information about...
In a month that saw the first Republican primary debate (notably without former President Trump), ahead of the 2024 election, the candidates have been laying out their vision on everything from healthcare and education, to crime and defense. But what about...
On August 18th, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine and Sudan for 18 months, from October 20, 2023 through April 19, 2025, due to ongoing conflicts in these countries that...
