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Temporary Protected Status is designed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to be a compassionate option for individuals from nations where conditions exist that may keep them from returning safely at a particular time. Alternatively, the home country may temporarily be unable to accommodate the safe return of the individuals. The Department of Homeland Security makes an ongoing determination of which nations are in this category. The nations that currently fall into…
Read MoreDuring recent months, the Texas state legislature has passed legislation designed to eliminate the existence of “sanctuary cities” in Texas. A Texas sanctuary city is defined as one whose officials and law enforcement may have chosen not to assist in the pursuit and detention of individuals who may be deemed to be present in the United States without proper documentation. The new law seeks to punish government and law enforcement personnel of any Texas sanctuary…
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Throughout 2017, headlines involving executive orders and immigration crackdowns throughout the country, notably in Texas, have appeared almost weekly. Debate, legislation, and court rulings aggressively pursue and expel undocumented residents while others are intended to reduce the number of new immigrants that enter the United States. Though recent laws are being challenged in District Courts, the trend is heading toward more stringent restrictions on new arrivals. Working with a qualified and experienced immigration attorney Dallas…
Read MoreGiven the rumors and dialog surrounding immigration matters and the status of undocumented immigrants, separating fact from fiction is essential. The rhetoric that began with the 2016 U.S. election has grown into an ongoing debate over the future of Dreamers, has heightened search and deportation activity, and given birth to state laws that many feel will infringe on the rights of residents. The subject of “sanctuary cities” has become a central issue in these debates as…
Read MoreThe Immigration Lawyers Guide to the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Process A refugee is a person who is fleeing their homeland to escape the dangers of war or political, religious, or social persecution and danger. Often, refugees are fleeing for their lives with little notice and no idea of when or how they may return to their home. Further complicating the situation is that the abrupt departure to an asylum country sometimes abandons documentation like diplomas,…
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Political asylum USA is an avenue for individuals in danger of persecution or harm in their home country to achieve residency in the United States and secure their safety. The process requires an individual to prove that there is “reasonable fear” for personal security if returning to their country of origin. Asylum may be granted if applicants’ physical safety is threatened because of: Race Religion National origin Political opinion and affiliations Social group involvement. Although…
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Conversations regarding immigration reform did not begin with the 2016 presidential campaign, although the topic has reached a crescendo level in recent months. The Obama administration began calling attention to a need for reform as early as 2008. However, to date, there has been no legislation initiated by Congress that has achieved sufficient support. Two Sides of Any American Immigration Reform The challenge to enacting immigration reform today is that two factions view the situation…
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Davis & Associates, an Immigration Law Firm located in Dallas, is offering a helpful resource to its community members and clientele by sharing recent immigration news in the form of an online immigration news round-up posted monthly to the blog section of the website. With the political atmosphere bringing immigration issues to the forefront of conversation, many “fake news” and sensational articles are being shared via social media and other outlets. For this…
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During recent months, uncertainty about immigration, refugee entry, green card availability, and visas has grown. Much confusion stems from the 2016 campaign rhetoric followed by executive orders to establish an immediate travel and immigration ban of 90 days directed mostly toward individuals from predominantly Muslin countries. The nations initially named were Iraq, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Somalia. The stated intent was to protect U.S. residents from potential terrorists traveling from those places. That original…
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Recently, Davis & Associates, an Immigration Law firm located in Dallas, was awarded a Platinum dotCOMM award in the category of Legal Web Video. The video, created by MarketCrest, LLC, Davis & Associates’ digital marketing agency, was intended to test two metrics: Would animated videos resonate with customers seeking legal help? Would legal video advertising perform better in Spanish or English? The results proved that video advertising was relevant and would reach…
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