How DACA & Advance Parole Can Lead to Residency On January 20, 2021 the Biden Harris Administration, in its first day, re-instated the DACA program as it had existed on September 5, 2017, including the eligibility to obtain permission to travel outside the United States and lawfully return. Under the current Immigration Law when an… [Read More]
Immigration Newsletters & Resources
Choosing the Best Employment Visa Option: H-1B or U.S. Employment-based Residency
Choosing the Best Employment Visa Option: H-1B or U.S. Employment-based Residency This time every year, our attention turns to the H-1B category. Last year, the H-1B Visa petition process introduced a brand-new initial step: the registration process, which included a $10.00 fee and preceded the lottery selection. This year the process will be no different,… [Read More]
H1B Lottery Registration set to begin for the 2nd Year without change to the Prevailing Wage
H1B Lottery Registration set to begin for the 2nd Year without change to the Prevailing Wage On January 20, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration issued an Executive Order that all rules from the prior administration that were pending at the Federal Register but had not been published must be immediately withdrawn. In addition the Biden-Harris Administration… [Read More]
New Work Permit Opportunity for Asylum Applicants
New Work Permit Opportunity for Asylum Applicants We know that the last 4 years have been an enormous challenge for immigrants and their loved ones, and although the new year will bring a new administration that will likely be pro-immigrant, there is still a great deal of damage inflicted by the Trump Administration that needs… [Read More]
Important Recent Developments for TPS and DACA
Important Recent Developments for TPS and DACA We hope you are all taking care of yourselves as we plan for safe holiday celebrations. Recently the USCIS has issued two important announcements that we want to share with you. TPS On December 9, 2020 USCIS announced that it would extend TPS, Temporary Protected Status for TPS… [Read More]
We Support MassUndocuFund this Thanksgiving
We Support MassUndocuFund this Thanksgiving
Moving Forward With a Ray of Hope
Moving Forward With a Ray of Hope As we all take a moment to rejoice with the election results, we cannot lose sight that there is much work to be done to control the COVID-19 pandemic and bring back stability to our economy and government. With new leadership focused on unity, collaboration, empathy and science,… [Read More]
You May Qualify for a U Visa if You Are a Victim of Crime
You may Qualify for a U Visa if you are a Victim of Crime One of the aspects of life in the United States that tends to draw people to its shores is that it is safer to live here than in many other parts of the world. However, that does not mean that there… [Read More]
Illegal Detention by ICE Followed by Successful Release from Custody and Termination of Removal/Deportation Proceedings
Illegal Detention by ICE Followed by Successful Release from Custody and Termination of Removal/Deportation Proceedings As we have all been shaken by the many examples of Trump’s abuse of power, racism and authoritarian bullying that have provoked the worst behavior in our society, it is no surprise that these despicable sentiments have expanded beyond his… [Read More]
Recent TPS Changes and Why TPS Beneficiaries should Act Now and Apply for U.S. Residency if Eligible
Recent TPS Changes and Why TPS Beneficiaries should Act Now and Apply for U.S. Residency if Eligible These years with the Trump Administration have been challenging to say the least, and the immigrant community has been suffering more than most others. The most recent blow is directed specifically at the estimated 325,000 individuals with Temporary… [Read More]
