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Si usted es como muchas personas interesadas en solicitar una tarjeta verde en los Estados Unidos, usted necesita saber acerca de las fechas de prioridad. ¿Cuáles son, cómo afecta su propia fecha de prioridad a su caso y hay algo que pueda hacer para cambiarlo? Esta guía explica. ¿Qué es una fecha de prioridad? Una fecha de prioridad es el lugar de un solicitante de tarjeta verde en línea mientras su caso está siendo procesado…
On May 27th, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly known as ICE, released a nationwide memorandum to guide the government’s immigration attorneys on removal policies and priorities. It is one of the most progressive movements made to date under the Biden Administration to work with the immigrant community. This memo now provides a framework for the government’s representatives to follow to determine which cases to exercise their prosecutorial discretion. What Is Prosecutorial Discretion? Prosecutorial Discretion is…
When a country is facing challenges, such as armed conflict or a natural disaster, the United States may designate that country for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation is made for the benefit of citizens of those nations when those citizens cannot return safely, or the countries cannot handle the return of their citizens. It’s one way that the U.S. helps support those countries dealing with significant challenges and its citizens who are in the…
We are pleased to share an exciting new pathway for foreign national entrepreneurs to live and work lawfully in the United States while growing a new business. This week, the government announced the availability of a program known as International Entrepreneur Parole, which gives the Department of Homeland Security the authority to grant a period of authorized stay or “parole” to foreign entrepreneurs who can prove that their business venture in the U.S. (created within…
On April 29th, 2021, the US Supreme Court issued a highly significant decision to people in removal proceedings. In this article, we will break down the decision and explain the implications for people facing deportation. As a preliminary matter, many people facing removal proceedings from the United States have the option to pursue relief from removal from the US under INA Section 240A(b). That section is called Cancellation of Removal for Nonpermanent Residents. The Requirements…
If you’re wondering how to renew an expired green card, you’re in the right place – but we do have to caution you that you should renew your green card before it expires. This guide to renewing your green card explains the entire process (and what happens if you’re too late). How to Renew an Expired Green Card The best course of action is to renew your green card before it expires. However, in some…
Si te estás preguntando cómo renovar una tarjeta verde caducada, estás en el lugar correcto, pero tenemos que advertirte de que debes renovar tu tarjeta verde antes de que caduque. Esta guía para renovar la tarjeta verde explica todo el proceso (y qué sucede si llegas demasiado tarde). Cómo Renovar una Tarjeta Verde Caducada El mejor curso de acción es renovar su tarjeta verde antes de que caduque. Sin embargo, en algunos casos, está bien…
If companies are not finding individuals with the specific skills and knowledge needed, looking beyond the United States borders is a viable approach. To hire a foreign employee, employers must apply for an H-1B sponsorship. Many U.S.-based companies have had difficulty filling their staff with qualified U.S. citizens and need to look elsewhere to fill some very specific positions. Currently, the United States has a statutory limit of 65,000 new H-1B visas and 20,000 additional visas for foreign…
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: Divorce after applying, but before receiving a green card Divorce after receiving a conditional green card Divorce after removing conditions…
Los abogados de Davis & Associates explican cómo divorciarse después de recibir una tarjeta verde puede afectar el estatus migratorio de una persona o sus derechos y obligaciones. Generalmente, el impacto que un divorcio tiene en el estatus migratorio de una persona depende de en qué etapa del proceso se encuentra esa persona. Tendrás un resultado diferente si: Divorcio después de solicitarlo, pero antes de recibir una tarjeta verde Divorcio después de recibir una tarjeta…