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Successful start-up and small companies that wish to grow usually begin with a clear roadmap to achieve their goals. This plan includes objectives, timelines, staffing requirements, and plenty of action plans. In some technical areas, the staffing challenge can be the most significant hurdle to achieving overall objectives. While there may be plenty of specialized expertise in the United States, the right people may not be available, either because they are otherwise employed or are…
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It’s pretty well-known that Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s arrested over 42,000 people in Texas last year– and that ICE deportation is on the rise all over the country. But what is deportation, and are there ways you can avoid it? ICE Deportation: What You Need To Know Deportation – now called removal – is defined as “the formal removal of an alien from the United States when the alien has been found removable for violating…
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President Trump has issued a new executive order that prohibits visa issuance for certain classes of employment visas. The affected classes are H-1B, some categories of J-1, and L-1. The ban also includes dependent family members who could accompany the spouse with the primary visa classification, such as a spouse and unmarried minor children. The order also extends the ban on issuing green card visas, called immigrant visas, at the US consulates, with some exceptions…
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The US Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, extended a reprieve to recipients of benefits under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). Although they did not find President Trump’s political decision to end the program outside the bounds of his power as President, or to make it permanent for those who have it, the Court did find that the way it was done and the timing violated the law. The Administrative Procedures Act…
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Starting June 4, USCIS has reopened its field offices. They will only receive people for non-emergency face-to-face services. If you have filed an application with USCIS that requires that you take a fingerprint at an Application Support Center, those offices are still closed for now. No information has been given for when those would begin reopening. USCIS has implemented important restrictions in an effort to minimize the risk to people who will be coming to…
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We at Davis & Associates are saddened by the events that have led to the race relations crisis we’re experiencing in the US. We condemn the inhumane treatment of people we have seen in this country because of the color of their skin. Similarly we acknowledge and are acutely aware of the rampant racial, religious, political and gender identity discrimination and persecution throughout the world. We recognize that we’re all just people, regardless of…
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There are four ways to obtain a green card through marriage, but many people aren’t aware of what they are. Remember, if you are attempting to apply for a green card marriage, you must exercise your options in good faith – you must be in a genuine relationship. The four most common paths for non-U.S. citizens to come to the country through marriage are: Marriage to a U.S. citizen Marriage to a permanent resident of…
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We are excited to inform you that effective May 11th, Davis and Associates Dallas and Houston offices will restart physical operations. We have been successfully operating remotely during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place directives, and are now anxious to return to our offices to better serve you and your loved ones. We will continue offering video and phone consultations, in addition to face to face meetings. Please note, all in-person meetings must be scheduled in advance, so…
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President Trump recently announced that he would halt immigration to the US, citing the COVID-19 pandemic and rampant unemployment caused by the shutdown of the US economy in response to the pandemic. Specifically, he said: “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States.” Since he…
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Getting a green card is an essential step toward becoming a U.S. citizen. If you want to take the path to citizenship, or even if you simply want a green card without eventually gaining citizenship, here’s everything you need to know about forms, supporting documents, the green card timeline and how the process works. What is a Green Card? A green card is an identification document that indicates that a person is a lawful permanent…
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