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...
Year: 2021
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...
Is 20 too young for a bankruptcy?
Sitting at your desk, you look at a pile of bills that you can’t afford to pay. You’re only 20, you have a low-paying job and your debt is overwhelming. This isn’t unusual, and you’re not alone in this challenging situation. It’s possible for someone as young as 18 to...
Immigrating to America? Tell your attorney everything
Everyone who immigrates to America has their own history. They have different experiences and lives that could affect their right to come to the country. If you are trying to immigrate to America or are currently living in America hoping to obtain permanent resident...