Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule Blocked By District Court
The public charge rule implemented by the Trump Administration was set to go in place on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019. But on October 11th, 2019, the rule was blocked with a nationwide injunction by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The public charge rule allowed immigration officials to deny green…
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How to File the L-1A New Office Petition
What You Need to Know About the L-1A New Office Petition Process If you are trying to open a new office in the U.S. and therefore transfer an executive or manager to work in the U.S., we can walk you through the process. Davis & Associates provides expert legal counsel for all aspects of business…
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U.S. Immigration Policy & President Trump Part 5: Facts About Brazilian Immigrants in the U.S.
In this blog, we clarify some of the misconceptions about Brazilian immigrants in the U.S. by reviewing some of the facts and statistics that have been reported by the Migration Policy Institute: There are approximately 450,000 Brazilian immigrants living in the U.S. Brazilians make up 1% of the immigrant population in the U.S. Approximately 3,000…
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U.S. Immigration Policy & President Trump Part 4: House Democrat Bill Would Ensure Citizenship for Children of Service Members
On September 3rd, three House Democrats introduced new legislation that would eliminate policy changes from the Trump administration that impact how service members pass U.S. citizenship to their children. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy that eliminated the guidelines that say children of U.S. military members and other federal workers abroad…
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Re-Registration for TPS Under Syria’s Designation Is Now Open
Are you a beneficiary of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under Syria’s designation? If so, you must re-register between September 23rd and November 22nd if you plan to maintain your status through March 31st, 2021. You can find the TPS re-registration procedures, including what you need to know about renewing employment authorization documents (EADs) here: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status…
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U.S. Immigration Policy & President Trump Part 3: Civil Rights Groups Fight for Immigrant Medical Relief Program
The Trump administration is being sued by The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts and Lawyers for Civil Rights after it announced U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) would be ending “deferred action” programs for immigrants. Last month, immigrants who requested to stay in the U.S for medical treatment and other hardships received letters informing…
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Who is Eligible for a Green Card?
A green card enables holders to live and work in the United States indefinitely. It is many immigrants’ first step on their path to full citizenship. Get the facts on eligibility requirements for a green card. Green Card Eligibility Requirements In order to apply for a green card, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. Typically,…
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U.S. Immigration Policy & President Trump Part 2: Enhanced Immigration Enforcement
Since 2017, the Trump administration has taken steps to bolster immigration enforcement throughout the United States. In the first fiscal year of Trump’s term in office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USCIS) deported 61,094 immigrants from the U.S. This was a 37% increase from 2016. During this same period of time, ICE arrested 110,568 people,…
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The Pros and Cons of a Green Card
A green card enables many immigrants to begin their journey to full United States citizenship. Highly-sought after green cards grant their holders lawful permanent residency in the U.S. While green card holders are not citizens, they may live and work in the country indefinitely. Learn about some of the benefits and drawbacks of green cards.…
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U.S. Immigration Policy & President Trump Part 1: Major Immigration Changes Under Trump
Since the early days of Trump’s presidential term, he has made it clear that his administration will take a hard stance on immigration. Trump made immigration the centerpiece of his campaign in 2016, and it will once again be front and center during the next election cycle. As president of the United States, Trump has…
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