On December 23, the Obama administration will rescind the regulations implementing a registration system which would have likely been the base of Trump's "Muslim Registry". What does this mean?Short version- This is a welcome step, but will likely not have a major...
Immigration Legal Specialists Based In Brooklyn And Oakland Serving Clients Across The United States
Year: 2016
What can you do in response to Trump’s immigration plans?
Trump's election has caused a tremendous amount of fear and concern for immigrants and their advocates. Though we will not know the full impact of his election until after he takes office, here are some initial predictions on key immigration issues and steps people...
TPS for Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone Ending on May 21, 2017: Explore Your Other Immigration Options Now
On September 22, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") announced that it would terminate Temporary Protected Status ("TPS") for individuals from Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone on May 21, 2017. Now is a good time for individuals from these countries who...
Expanded provisional waivers bring new opportunities- and dangers
USCIS announced a major expansion of its provisional waiver program for immigrant visa applicants beginning August 29th. The good news- many more people will be able to apply for provisional waivers. The bad news- the provisional waivers process will be riskier,...
TPS extended for El Salvador- must re-register by September 6, 2016
Temporary Protected Status ("TPS") for El Salvador has been extended for another 18 months through March 9, 2018. The filing window for extension applications has already begun, and will continue until September 6, 2016. People who timely apply for the TPS extension...