H-1, L-1 and J Visa National Interest Exception to the Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to The US Labor Market Following Covid-19 As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on our lives, one of the Trump Administration’s Presidential Proclamations that was initially allegedly geared towards assisting in the country’s economic… [Read More]
Immigration Newsletters & Resources
Register to Vote and Vote Early to Make sure your Vote Counts!
Register to Vote and Vote Early to Make sure your Vote Counts! Although it is still summer, it is time to start thinking about an event of profound importance that the fall will bring: the presidential election. Regardless of where your political ideologies lie, one of the privileges of being a U.S. Citizen is that… [Read More]
Trump Government will not Accept New DACA Applications, Disobeying Federal Court Orders
Trump Government Will Not Accept New DACA Applications, Disobeying Federal Court Orders A hallmark of the United States government has always been the separation of powers between the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches. This system was set up with the clear purpose of ensuring that no single branch could overstep its authority, and to keep… [Read More]
Federal Court Issues a Temporary Hold on Public Charge Form (I-944)
Federal Court Issues a Temporary Hold on Public Charge Form (I-944) During the Trump Administration, an important tool immigration advocates have used to protect the right of immigrants, has been the federal court system. It has been the federal courts that struck down the initial versions of the “Muslim travel ban”; that prevented the President… [Read More]
USCIS Will Increase Fees Soon
USCIS Will Increase Fees Soon On July 31, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced that USCIS is increasing the filing fees for certain immigration applications and it will be effective on October 2, 2020. The final rule shows that, while USCIS decreases the costs of some immigration applications, other immigration benefits like Citizenship… [Read More]
Final Rule for Employment Authorization for Asylum Applicants
Final Rule for Employment Authorization for Asylum Applicants As the world continues to reel from the effects of the ongoing pandemic, and the uncertainty it brings, the Trump Administration has characteristically decided to add to the chaos and to immigrants’ suffering during this unprecedented time. On June 26, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)… [Read More]
Criminal Activity Consequences for Legal Permanent Residents and Other Immigrants
Criminal Activity Consequences for Legal Permanent Residents and Other Immigrants As we continue the fight against COVID-19 and the gradually return to our regular activities, we would like to remind you that the team of FitzGerald Law Company is accepting again in-person meetings and is available to answer your questions. During times of crisis, such… [Read More]
The New Trump Proclamation of 6/22/20
The New Trump Proclamation of June 22, 2020, Suspending Entry of Aliens “Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak” As the school year has ended, we find ourselves entering a summer that will be markedly different from previous years. Although the ongoing coronavirus crisis continues to disrupt our lives,… [Read More]
The Supreme Court has Saved DACA
The Supreme Court Has Saved DACA The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump Administration’s attempt to terminate the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program was unlawful. In September of 2017, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security issued an order rescinding and terminating the DACA program. Several lawsuits were subsequently filed which… [Read More]
False Claims of Citizenship Will Result in USCIS Denials, Even if You Are Unaware You Made Them
False Claims of Citizenship Will Result in USCIS Denials, Even If It Was A Mistake As you know, immigration law is highly complex and difficult to navigate without the assistance of experienced and knowledgeable legal professionals. Still, Some aspects of the immigration law are more familiar than others: filing a U.S. Residency petition for family… [Read More]
