7 Mistakes To Avoid In Your Immigration Interview
Prepare for your immigration interview with confidence! Avoid common mistakes like lack of preparation, inconsistencies, language barriers, and nervousness. Hughes Law Group can guide you to success.
Why are visas commonly denied? 4 Key tips to avoid visa denial
Visa denials can be frustrating and disheartening. Understanding the common reasons for denials can help you avoid them. Here is one of the most common reasons for visa denials and how to prevent it: Missing or Inadequate Supporting Documentation One of the leading causes of visa denials is the lack of or insufficient supporting documentation. … Read More
10 YEARS OF DACA
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
UPDATE – DEPORTATION: WHAT IMMIGRATION CASES WILL BENEFIT FROM NEW POLICY?
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
USCIS Increases Fees for Certain Applications
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
Executive Order Update
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
What’s happening with DACA? As of September 5, 2017
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
Tips for Immigrants Pending New Executive Orders
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
El Perdon: The unlawful presence provisional I601A waiver
What is the 601A Unlawful Presence Waiver? It is a waiver to overcome “unlawful presence” which accrues when someone is not authorized to be in the United States. Depending on how long someone has been in the United States accruing unlawful presence (without documents), they risk having to spend three years or ten years … Read More
