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Coronavirus Update: California Announces Access to Disaster Relief Funds for Undocumented Immigrants

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 15 that the State is granting undocumented immigrants access to the State’s $125 million disaster assistance program. Undocumented immigrants do not meet the criteria for state unemployment insurance or the stimulus checks the…

Jenny ZhanApril 17, 2020

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Coronavirus Update: ICE Sued by Immigration Group for Release of High-Risk Individuals in Virginia

On Thursday, three immigration groups filed a lawsuit against Immigration and Citizenship Enforcement (ICE) on behalf of nine people being held in Virginia detention facilities. This is one of many lawsuits being filed around the country. The immigration groups are…

Jenny ZhanApril 10, 2020

Covid 19

I am on an E-2 visa but cannot go back to my Consulate to Renew, what can I do? My E-2 visa is about to expire and Covid-19 is preventing me from going to my Consulate.

Covid-19 has caused havoc in our daily lives and the immigration scenario is no different. Unfortunately, the Government has not yet offered a blanket extension of visa or status termination dates and each applicant is left to sort out how…

Jenny ZhanApril 10, 2020

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Coronavirus Update: British Columbia Requiring all U.S. Travelers to Self-Isolate for Two weeks

Canadian province British Columbia is requiring all travelers from the U.S. to self-isolate for two weeks. This will apply to everyone coming in from air and land border, including Canadian and U.S. citizens. Anyone crossing the border will be required…

Jenny ZhanApril 9, 2020

Covid 19

I am in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and my employment was terminated due to the Corona virus outbreak. Do I have to leave the U.S. immediately? How Many Days Do I have?

I am in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and my employment was terminated due to the Corona virus outbreak. Do I have to leave the U.S. immediately? How many days can I stay after my employment was terminated? Covid-19…

Jenny ZhanApril 9, 2020

Covid 19

Coronavirus Update: Attorneys file Emergency Motion to Halt in-person Immigration Hearings

On Wednesday, immigration advocates and attorneys filed an emergency motion to a federal judge to temporarily halt in-person court hearings for detained immigrants. The motion argued that continuing to hold in person court hearings during the coronavirus pandemic is unnecessarily…

Jenny ZhanApril 9, 2020

Covid 19

I am in the U.S. on E-2 employee visa. Can I apply for unemployment benefits due to the Coronavirus? Can my spouse apply for unemployment benefits due to the Coronavirus?

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many of our clients ask us the following question: Can I apply for unemployment benefits? If I apply for unemployment benefits, will the government determine that I am likely to become a public charge? Let’s…

Jenny ZhanMarch 25, 2020

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Coronavirus Update: California Announces Access to Disaster Relief Funds for Undocumented Immigrants

Coronavirus Update: ICE Sued by Immigration Group for Release of High-Risk Individuals in Virginia

I am on an E-2 visa but cannot go back to my Consulate to Renew, what can I do? My E-2 visa is about to expire and Covid-19 is preventing me from going to my Consulate.

Coronavirus Update: British Columbia Requiring all U.S. Travelers to Self-Isolate for Two weeks

I am in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and my employment was terminated due to the Corona virus outbreak. Do I have to leave the U.S. immediately? How Many Days Do I have?

Coronavirus Update: Attorneys file Emergency Motion to Halt in-person Immigration Hearings

I am in the U.S. on E-2 employee visa. Can I apply for unemployment benefits due to the Coronavirus? Can my spouse apply for unemployment benefits due to the Coronavirus?

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