[:en] On August 14, 2018 our administrative assistants, Nancy Azpeitia and Yahaira Gonzalez, had the privilege of touring the CORE El Centro building with the Executive Director and Co-founder, Madeline Gianforte. During the tour Nancy and Yahaira learned about the different services CORE offers to those with limited resources and/or without medical insurance. CORE is [...]
[:en]In July, Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published an updated policy memorandum. The memorandum updates USCIS’ guidance for adjudicators on the issuance of Notices to Appear (NTA). The purpose of this updated policy is to “better align with [the] enforcement priorities” outlined in Executive Order 13768, Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United [...]
[:en]On Friday, July 13, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published an updated policy memorandum. The memorandum updates USCIS’ guidance for adjudicators on the issuance of Requests for Evidence (RFE) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID). This guidance is effective September 11, 2018 and applies to all applications other than Deferred Action for [...]
[:en]In July, Lopez Immigration Law celebrates its second anniversary! We would like to thank all of the wonderful people who have made this milestone possible - our clients, our family, and our friends. It is an honor for us to help our clients navigate our complex immigration system and achieve their immigration goals, but we [...]
[:en] We are very proud to announce Nancy recently completed a comprehensive course on immigration law. We are very grateful to Nancy for diligently completing all the sessions as well as the final exam. Below, Nancy tells us a little more about the course: Q: You recently took a comprehensive course on immigration law. How [...]
[:en]Starting today, April 30, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will start using the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) signature confirmation service for mailing certain documents, such as lawful permanent resident cards, employment authorization documents, and travel documents. Applicants will now need to present an identification and sign for the delivery. Although this requires more [...]
[:en]USCIS recently announced it will destroy Employment Authorization Card, Travel Documents, and Lawful Permanent Resident Cards which are returned to USCIS as undeliverable. After 60 business days, the cards will be destroyed if the you have not contacted USCIS and provided a correct address. Most individuals who are not U.S. citizens must report any address [...]
[:en]We have received a lot of questions about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) lately, so below we answer some of the most frequently asked questions. Q: I have valid DACA status right now, can I renew my DACA? A: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recommends filing a renewal request for DACA between 120 [...]
[:en]U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) charges a filing fee to process most of the applications the agency receives. The filing fee varies depending on the petition or application submitted to USCIS. You can view a full list of USCIS filing fees here. In the past, the filing fee had to be submitted to USCIS [...]
[:en]What is TPS? Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, is an immigration status authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) which allows immigrants to remain in the United States if the conditions in their home country preclude them from safely returning. DHS may designate a country for TPS following a natural disaster, war, or [...]
