Many people think that coming to the United States is easy, but the truth is that there are a lot of obstacles for people who come here. Venezuelans haven’t historically been a large immigrant group in the U.S. Now that the country is on the Temporary Protected Status...
Month: May 2021
Why permanent residency might not be permanent
As a Venezuelan, you will be used to change. A few years ago, you may have had a good job, owned your home and been sure of a good education for your children. Then you saw it all disappear. Like many who come to the United States, you might be seeking to get a green...
Does Temporary Protected Status prevent all deportation?
The new ruling to allow Venezuelans to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is fantastic news if you are from Venezuela. Once you get a TPS, you do not need to worry about the immigration authorities deporting you for being in the country without papers....
Can I apply for a green card after Temporary Protected Status?
If you are Venezuelan, you may know of the U.S. government's recent decision to allow you to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). You may wonder how this affects your ability to seek lawful permanent residence. Or a green card, as many call it. The answer is...
People from Venezuela can apply for Temporary Protected Status
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sets policy for who can enter the country. They also handle individual cases for those hoping to enter or stay in the United States. However, other government agencies can influence what the USCIS does....
Does the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule apply to me?
Many people who want to come to the U.S. envision it as simple as applying for and receiving a visa. There would likely be many more individuals coming to this country if doing so were as easy as that. It's not if you're looking to qualify for a visa to live or work...
Supreme Court ruling aids immigrants facing deportation
A recent Supreme Court ruling may aid hundreds of thousands of immigrants facing deportation. On April 29, the Supreme Court ruled in favor, 6-3, of a long-term immigrant who claimed the US government didn’t properly notify him of a deportation hearing. Because of his...