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If you plan to apply for a U.S. visa, you will now be required to submit information about social media accounts that you have used in the past five years. As a result of the new State Department policy, the government will now have access to photos, locations, dates of birth, dates of milestones, and other personal data commonly shared by visa applicants on social media. In a statement, the State Department said, “We already…
If you are a business owner, it is important to make sure you are always prepared for an I-9 Audit by U.S. government enforcement officials. Our dedicated team of legal professionals at Davis & Associates is here to help ensure that your company’s I-9 records comply with federal law. Give us a call today at (214) 999-1942 to set up your free consultation with one of our attorneys. What Do I Need for an I-9…
Unless you are a United States citizen by birth, you will need to obtain citizenship through a process known as naturalization. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world begin the naturalization process each year. According to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency welcomed more than 7.4 million naturalized citizens over the last decade. Get the facts on beginning your own path to U.S. citizenship. Understanding the Naturalization Process Generally, any person…
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released its Visa Bulletin for July of 2019, and it contains good news for spouses and unmarried children of lawful permanent residents in the U.S. The final action date for family immigration cases is “current” for all countries. That means green card approval for certain family members has reached the front of the line, and these individuals can petition for adjustments of status beginning July 1st. The announcement is significant because…
Trump’s Border Wall Plans Blocked by Federal Judge Friday, May 24, 2019, saw a step forward for immigration as a federal judge blocked officials in the Trump administration from gaining any momentum on a border wall on the southern border of the United States. The White House’s plans for a border wall between the United States and Mexico included construction projects that used funds Congress has not yet approved. U.S. District Judge Haywood Gilliam from…
Trump Administration Plans to Detain Asylum Seekers Indefinitely For those facing unthinkable violence and threats of persecution, asylum provides an escape. It promises safety, peace, and prosperity away from the grasp of fear. Yet within the last year, the Trump administration has continually proven itself an enemy of asylum seekers. While potential asylees, including many women and children, hope for protection and peace, the United States has become less and less a haven. Now, current…
Kirstjen Nielsen Leaving Trump Administration Over the weekend, breaking news spread throughout the country: Kirstjen Nielsen, the current Secretary of Homeland Security, would immediately resign. Without a doubt, Nielsen has become infamous for her role in the implementation of Trump’s atrocious family separation policies. Even today, families are still torn apart, nearly a year after their initial separation. In fact, the U.S. has admitted that it may take 2 years to reunite parents and children.…
Each year in the United States (U.S.), the government deports far too many immigrants through expedited removal proceedings. Stagnated with massive backlogs of immigration court cases, the U.S. government has continually relied on expedited removal as a quick way to deport certain immigrants. Yet the system is rife with the potential for human error and prejudice, putting innocent lives at risk. Thus, expedited removal is a danger to many undocumented immigrants throughout America. But in…
Among the hundreds of thousands who are deported from the United States (U.S.) each year, many are removed via a process called “Expedited Removal.” While some people may understand what this process is, others may be a little more confused. This article aims to review some basic information about expedited removal. It will also explore who is eligible for expedited removal, what the process looks like, and what concerns exist. Currently, expedited removal’s use is…
Understand this Year’s H-1B Program Changes Each year, thousands of foreign professionals receive the opportunity to travel to America and work for U.S. companies. Likewise, U.S. companies can utilize the unique benefits of skillsets rarely found in the American workforce. The H-1B program allows for this symbiotic relationship to flourish, boosting the U.S. economy across myriad sectors and as a whole, as well as benefiting individuals and employers alike. Obviously, the H-1B program is a…