Are you planning to apply for an immigration case? Avoiding rejection is crucial to ensure a smooth process. Here are five tips to increase your chances of success: 1. Seek Professional Guidance: Consulting an experienced immigration attorney, like Hughes Law Group, can provide valuable insights and ensure you meet all the necessary requirements. 2. Organize … Read More
June 15, 2022 marked the 10 year anniversary for the program implemented by President Obama in 2012. While there have been victories and setbacks, DACA has changed the lives of approximately 825,000 individuals living in the United States. Current State of DACA Due to ongoing litigation, DACA has had several starts and stops since its … Read More
Recently the Biden Administration released an important Memo entitled “Interim Guidance to OPLA Attorneys Regarding Civil Immigration Enforcement and Removal Policies and Priorities” This memo encourages Government (ICE or OPLA) attorneys to prioritize cases for removal or deportation and provides numerous ways for the Government to show leniency to a person in deportation proceedings. This … Read More
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is facing the reality of financial crisis. USCIS, through a spokesperson, relayed to the United States Government that it would need $1.2 billion in the form of a cash bailout to continue operations. In addition to furloughs, the agency announced that … Read More
President trump signed an executive order Wednesday, April 22, 2020 which temporarily suspends immigration into the United States for 60 days. The stated goal of the measure is to protect the American job market. Understandably, this has caused a lot of stress and concern during a time that has already been challenging due to the … Read More
1) If You Do Not Have DACA or a DACA Application Pending. You cannot apply. The program has been terminated and new applications are no longer being accepted by USCIS. 2)If you have DACA and a work permit that expires on or before March 5, 2018, you can apply for a 2-year renewal, but your … Read More
Can TPS holders become permanent residents? It just became a lot easier for those who reside in the Ninth Circuit. Temporary Protected Status is a designation for nationals of El Salvador, Honduras, Haiti, and other countries. Many people who qualify for TPS entered the United States without inspection. Typically, a person must be “admitted and … Read More
What to do if someone you know is detained by ICE? Things can move quickly once a person is detained. ICE can arrest someone at their house, at their workplace, on the street, or they can place an “ICE hold” on those who are detained in a local jail for criminal or other proceedings. If … Read More
Tips for Immigrants Pending New Executive Orders Currently, we are waiting to see how the recent executive order from January 25, 2017 will be enforced. A lot of people, understandably, want to know what steps they can take know to protect themselves in case of the worst-case scenario. Here are steps you can take now … Read More
What are Removal Proceedings? Removal Proceedings means that the U.S. Government is seeking to remove you from the country. Generally, you will receive a hearing notice through a letter in the mail. The letter will provide the address for the Immigration Court as well as the date and time of the hearing. When a notice … Read More
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