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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Stop Deportation by Applying for a Green Card-Consular Processing

The goal in preventing deportation/removal is not to avoid departure from the United States, but to facilitate the green card under the difficult circumstances presented by a deportation court case.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 7, 2022

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Settlement Agreement in Federal Court Affecting the One-Year Filing Deadline for Certain Asylum Applicants

U.S. Immigration law requires a noncitizen applying for asylum relief to file their application for asylum, form I-589 before EOIR or USCIS within 1 year of entering the U.S.

Khadija DerrickOctober 15, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Asylum Based Employment Authorization Litigation

The Department of Homeland Security issued final rules that created significant changes in the processing of Asylum based employment authorization applications.

Khadija DerrickOctober 1, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

The State of Gender Violence-Based Asylum Claims

Asylum is a form of humanitarian-based relief designed to offer protection to certain victims of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 30, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

How the Supreme Court’s Decision in Niz-Chavez v. Garland Can Help Noncitizens

One of the most significant factors that could help a noncitizen facing a removal proceeding to fight to stay in the U.S. is the amount of time the noncitizen has been living in the U.S.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 22, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

For Children of Diplomats, What is the Continuous Residence Requirement?

In order to register as a lawful permanent resident, the child of a foreign diplomatic officer must maintain continuous residence in the U.S.

Khadija DerrickAugust 27, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Father Not a Diplomat, am I a U.S. Citizen By Birth?

A child born in the U.S. to one parent who is a foreign diplomatic officer listed on the Blue List does not receive U.S. citizenship unless the other parent is a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, even if the other…

Khadija DerrickAugust 26, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Diplomat in the U.S. – How Can I be Sure my Child Receives Citizenship at Birth?

A diplomat who had a child born in the U.S. should first confirm whether they appear on the official list of foreign diplomatic officers, then may consider whether to register their child as a lawful permanent resident.

Khadija DerrickAugust 25, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Temporary Protected Status Extended to Burma

The Department of Homeland Security has announced on May 25, 2021 that temporary protected status has been extended to Burma nationals. This designation will initially run from May 25, 2021 to November 25, 2022.

Khadija DerrickJune 24, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

237(a)(1)(H) Waiver

This waiver is designed to give an Immigration Judge authority to waive or forgive any fraud related act used to obtain a green card.

Khadija DerrickApril 14, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

What Can I Expect at a Deportation Trial?

An immigration a.k.a. an individual hearing or merits hearing. At the individual hearing, you will be allowed to explain circumstances that led to the violation

Khadija DerrickApril 8, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Venezuela Designated for Temporary Protected Status

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that Venezuela has been designed for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from March 9, 2021 through September 9, 2022. TPS is granted to certain groups of people in the wake of…

Jenny ZhanMarch 9, 2021

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Family Immigration Immigration

Adjustment of Status under the benefit of section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

I currently have no legal immigration status in the United States and after years of working with my current employer, my current employer wants to help me obtain my green card. Is it true that I might be able to…

Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 16, 2021

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Department of Homeland Security to Comply with Court Order to Restore DACA

DHS has announced that it has taken steps to comply with the December 4, 2020 federal district court order requiring them to restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to its 2012 form. To learn more about the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2020

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration White House & President Immigration News

Removal proceedings policies that may change/return under the Biden Harris administration

Return of Administrative Closure? Overview: Administrative closure has been considered an administrative tool available to immigration judges used to administer their dockets as a way to prioritize their caseloads by being able to suspend or place on hold certain immigration…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration White House & President Immigration News

What impact will a Biden/Harris administration have on current immigration policy?

On November 7, 2020, Joseph R. Biden Jr. became the President-elect of the United States & Kamala Harris became the United States Vice President-elect. For the past four years President Trump’s administration has made a series of drastic changes to…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Trump Administration Adds Additional Roadblocks to Asylum

The Trump Administration announced on Tuesday that asylum applicants will receive denials for their asylum applications if they are convicted of driving under the influence or committing crimes to support gangs. The new policy will also deny asylum to people…

Jenny ZhanOctober 22, 2020

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

I want to apply for asylum, but I don’t know how to tell my story. How do I create the most compelling personal statement in an asylum application?

A few things to keep in mind Before you get started on your personal statement, please keep a few things in mind. First, asylum is a complicated area of law, and it is strongly recommended that you seek assistance from…

Jenny ZhanOctober 21, 2020

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

FY 2022 Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 7

Starting from noon EST on October 7, 2020, the State Department will begin accepting online registration for Fiscal Year 2022 Diversity Visa lottery here. Foreign nationals who qualify for the lottery have until noon EST on November 10 to file online.…

Jenny ZhanOctober 2, 2020

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Potential options for noncitizens subject to permanent bar based on unlawful presence.

So, if my spouse is subject to the permanent bar because of his past unlawful presence, subsequent departure and re-entry without admission and inspection, what options if any do we have available? Honestly, not that many. One option to consider…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 22, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Federal Court Rules TPS Can Be Terminated for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Sudan

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals have ruled that the Department of Homeland Security may proceed with terminating Temporary Protected Status for four countries, El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Sudan. The decision also impacts the TPS designations for Nepal and…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 17, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Factors to consider in a scenario when someone you know is detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement.

My undocumented spouse is currently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. I would like to know if there is a way to get him released from immigration custody. After being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, “ICE” you…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 14, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

USCIS Announces TPS Beneficiaries Retain Same Immigration Status after Traveling Abroad

USCIS has announced in a policy memorandum on August 31 that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries who travel abroad using a Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-issued travel document under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 244(f)(3) generally will retain the…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 1, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

USCIS Issues Updated DACA Policy

USCIS has announced updated policies regarding adjudicating DACA requests and related work permit applications. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 18 that the Trump Administration failed to provide an adequate justification for terminating the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals…

Jenny ZhanAugust 27, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Trump Administration Puts DACA Applications on Hold

Since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 18 that the Trump Administration failed to provide an adequate justification for terminating the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This decision means that the DACA program will remain in place…

Jenny ZhanJuly 28, 2020

Stop Deportation by Applying for a Green Card-Consular Processing

Settlement Agreement in Federal Court Affecting the One-Year Filing Deadline for Certain Asylum Applicants

Asylum Based Employment Authorization Litigation

The State of Gender Violence-Based Asylum Claims

How the Supreme Court’s Decision in Niz-Chavez v. Garland Can Help Noncitizens

For Children of Diplomats, What is the Continuous Residence Requirement?

Father Not a Diplomat, am I a U.S. Citizen By Birth?

Diplomat in the U.S. – How Can I be Sure my Child Receives Citizenship at Birth?

Temporary Protected Status Extended to Burma

237(a)(1)(H) Waiver

What Can I Expect at a Deportation Trial?

Venezuela Designated for Temporary Protected Status

Adjustment of Status under the benefit of section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Department of Homeland Security to Comply with Court Order to Restore DACA

Removal proceedings policies that may change/return under the Biden Harris administration

What impact will a Biden/Harris administration have on current immigration policy?

Trump Administration Adds Additional Roadblocks to Asylum

I want to apply for asylum, but I don’t know how to tell my story. How do I create the most compelling personal statement in an asylum application?

FY 2022 Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 7

Potential options for noncitizens subject to permanent bar based on unlawful presence.

Federal Court Rules TPS Can Be Terminated for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Sudan

Factors to consider in a scenario when someone you know is detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement.

USCIS Announces TPS Beneficiaries Retain Same Immigration Status after Traveling Abroad

USCIS Issues Updated DACA Policy

Trump Administration Puts DACA Applications on Hold

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