[:en]Thanksgiving Day is one of my favorite holidays. What better way to celebrate than by sharing some of the reasons for which I am thankful for immigrants? Below are just a few. I come from a family of immigrants. Without them and their support, I would not be where I am today. :) Immigrants come [...]
[:en]Starting December 23, 2016, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be increasing the filing fees for certain immigration forms. Filing fees cover most of the operating costs of USCIS and unfortunately, have not been increased since 2010, which is why we are seeing a larger increase this year. Below are some of the filing [...]
[:en]One of the most common questions we’re asked is, “Can my _________ (fill in the blank with a relative) file an immigration petition for me?” So, in this post, we’re going to give a very brief overview of the individuals who can file immigration petitions and who they can file them on behalf of. The [...]
[:en]October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, or DVAM. Because we often represent clients who have been the victims of domestic violence, raising awareness about it is important for us. Here are some ways we are recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Using social media: We are using our Facebook page and our Instagram account to share information about [...]
[:en]U nonimmigrant status, commonly known as the “U Visa,” is available to individuals who were victims of a qualifying crime and have suffered substantial abuse as a result of the crime, among other requirements. Applicants for U Visas may also apply for derivative U nonimmigrant status for their qualifying family members. Qualifying family members include: [...]
[:en]What is the provisional waiver discussed in the news lately? Provisional waivers are for immigrants who are “inadmissible” to the United States. There are many reasons an individual can be inadmissible, but the most common reason is because they entered the United States once without lawful status and remained here unlawfully. Individuals may also be [...]
