The Economic Benefits of the DACA Program
Created in 2012, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program benefits hundreds of thousands of youths in America. Often referred to as “Dreamers,” potential beneficiaries must meet and continue to adhere to strict standards and requirements. Membership in the program is not permanent and must be renewed every two years. Additionally, the government can revoke…
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What Happens During a Free Consultation With an Immigration Attorney?
You’ve probably seen attorneys offer free consultations online, on television or on billboards – but what happens when you call a lawyer for the first time? How much information will you have to provide, and more importantly, what will you get out of it? These are just a few of the questions most people have…
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DACA Renewal: What You Need to Know Today
As of right now, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is still alive – but like other Texas immigration attorneys, we can’t predict its future. However, if you used the program in the past, you may need to go through the DACA renewal process. What’s Happening With DACA? Under President Barack Obama, the U.S. initiated the original…
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Top 5 Issues that Require a Business Immigration Law Firm
American businesses often find that the talent needed to move their objectives forward may not be available within the United States. That often means that multinational corporations must either bring foreign workers to the United States for training or require the specialized skills that some of their foreign employees can provide. Although there are many…
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What Happens If You Get Divorced After Receiving a Green Card?
The lawyers at Davis & Associates explain how getting divorced after receiving a green card can impact a person’s immigration status or their rights and obligations. Generally, the impact a divorce has on a person’s immigration status depends on what stage of the process that person is in. You’ll have a different outcome if you:…
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President Biden and Amnesty
There has been a lot of talk about the Biden Administration providing amnesty benefits to people living in the U.S. illegally. This rumor has motivated me to write an article on the subject of amnesty and how the U.S. government system works to check the powers of the various branches of the federal government. What…
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7 Key Considerations When Choosing Your Immigration Attorney
What To Look For When Choosing Your Immigration Attorney For those already in the United States or hoping to come, a relationship with an experienced and trustworthy immigration attorney is an important step. When your right to live and thrive on American soil is challenged, your best defender is an immigration attorney. Expert attorneys have…
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10 Questions to Ask When Meeting With Visa Immigration Lawyers
Finding the right immigration lawyer is essential, whether you want to visit the United States on a tourist visa, come here to work or study, become a lawful permanent resident o r even become a naturalized U.S. citizen. But where do you start? How do you know you’re working with the right immigration attorney for…
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DACA Restored: USCIS Now Accepting New Applications
On December 7, 2020, USCIS has finally agreed to follow the federal court instruction they have received and has restored the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program or DACA. With the administration change coming in January 2021, we expect that the DACA program will continue beyond the end of the Trump presidency. DACA Requirements USCIS…
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Why Do B-1 and B-2 Visa Holders Get Their F-1 Visa Denied?
Some visitors in the United States on B-1 or B-2 visitor visas can change over to an F-1 visa to become a student – but only under certain circumstances. Here’s what you need to know if you’d like to go from a B-1 or B2 visa to an F-1 student visa. How to Change from…
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