New Instructions for Prioritizing Removal of Non US Citizens Effective November 29, 2021 At FitzGerald Law Company, we know that the last few years have been difficult for the immigrant community, and that the pandemic has created its own unique hardships. Fortunately, there has been some positive changes implemented by the Biden Administration regarding immigration… [Read More]
Immigration Newsletters & Resources
Extension of Evidence of Status for Conditional Residents and answers to FAQs on Removing Conditions of a Two year Conditional Green Card based on Marriage
Extension of Evidence of Status for Conditional Residents and Answers to FAQs on Removing Conditions of a Two Year Conditional Green Card based on Marriage As you may have heard, the USCIS announced that starting Sept. 4, 2021, it will be extending the time that I-751 and I-829 receipt notices can be used to show… [Read More]
When Can you Apply for Work Authorization in the US
When Can you Apply for Work Authorization in the US? Having an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), commonly known as a work permit, opens doors that would otherwise remain closed. With a work permit, a person can obtain a Social Security Number, a driver’s license, and have access to jobs that pay well and provide benefits… [Read More]
Essential Documents for a Successful Marriage Green Card Petition
Essential Documents for a Successful Marriage Green Card Petition Marriage is an important life event for many people and a cause for celebration. For some couples, it is even more than that because it means that they will be able to file a Marriage Residency Petition with USCIS, if one spouse has Residency (Green Card)… [Read More]
Become a U.S. Citizen and Fight Voter Suppression with your Vote
Become a U.S. Citizen and Fight Voter Suppression with your Vote Last year, we witnessed a monumental victory for democracy: in the middle of a pandemic, over 159 million people voted in the presidential election. That means that over 159 million people had their voice heard, more than in any other presidential election in U.S…. [Read More]
US Supreme Court Decision in Niz-Chavez v Garland Could Help Immigrant’s Eligibility for Cancellation of Removal (also Knows as the 10 Year Law”
US Supreme Court Decision in Niz-Chavez v Garland Could Help Immigrant’s Eligibility for Cancellation of Removal (also Knows as the 10 Year Law” As we have discussed before, the United States federal court system serves an extremely important function in ensuring that Congress and the President follow the law. On April 29, 2021, we saw… [Read More]
Waiver of Two Year Foreign Residency Requirement (I-612 Waiver) for J-1 Visa Holder
Waiver of Two Year Foreign Residency Requirement (I-612 Waiver) for J-1 Visa Holder We would like to share the story of one of our clients who we helped obtain a waiver in a complex immigration process. Danny was born in the Philippines. During his secondary studies in his country, at which he excelled, he caught… [Read More]
Removal of Residency Conditions (Form I-751) Approved even after Marriage Ended
Removal of Residency Conditions (Form I-751) Approved even after Marriage Ended Becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) is often a significant challenge and the end of a long journey. However, for some, legal “permanent” resident status is not necessarily permanent. This is the case for anyone who becomes an Legal Permanent Resident because their U.S…. [Read More]
Critical Access to Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants and for All
Critical Access to Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants and for All The year 2021 is increasingly looking like the year that we leave behind many damaging Trump-era policies, including his public charge regulation, and welcome new policies, such as the designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). It remains to be seen how much of… [Read More]
Real ID Law Create Driver’s License Chaos for Immigrants
Real ID Law Create Driver’s License Chaos for Immigrants Although the REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005, its requirement that people possess REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses has not become a nationwide obligation. On October 1, 2021, that will change. As of that date, every person who wants to get on a commercial… [Read More]
