Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Approved for Venezuelans for 18 Months On March 8, 2021, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status which will allow Venezuelan nationals to obtain Employment Authorization and permission to remain lawfully in the U.S. for 18 months, starting March 9, 2021, to September 9, 2022,… [Read More]
TPS, DACA & Other Immigration Processes
How DACA & Advance Parole Can Lead to Residency
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]
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]
Moving Forward With a Ray of Hope
Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Guilty Plea and Reinstatement of TPS Status 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… [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]
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]
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]
