Asylum Cases Rejected (2/2) Asylum cases are getting rejected more often than they used to Read the first part of this post here. The possibility of receiving a positive decision also varies significantly depending on where in the United States asylum seekers make their case. For example, from October 2015 through June 2018, CFRs (Credible …
USCIS Extends & Expands Suspension of H-1B Visa Premium Processing From September 11, 2018, the USCIS will suspend premium processing for cap-subject H-1B petitions for an additional 5 months. Furthermore, the temporary suspension – announced back in March – will be expanded to include all H-1B petitions filed at the Vermont and California Service Centers …
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Living Example of the American Dream Julio came to the United States when he was only 6 years old. His family moved from Mexico in search for a better life. He enrolled in school and grew up very involved in his community. When DACA became available, he applied for it and made sure to keep …
Asylum Cases Rejected (1/2) Asylum Cases Rejected It is no secret that the Trump administration is working hard to undermine and discourage immigrants from applying for immigration benefits. They are trying to destroy the asylum system through additional and unnecessary barriers, making it more difficult for those seeking refuge in the United States to be …
Immigration Purge Immigration Purge We can say that since January 2017, there has been a purge of the TPS program. At that time, an estimated 320,000 people had this protected status due to an armed conflict, environmental disaster, or other extraordinary conditions underway in their country. Nationals of these countries who are already in the …
Birthright Citizenship and Kamala Harris People born in the United States are American citizens, regardless of what President Trump claims. Birthright citizenship—enshrined by the Fourteenth Amendment in the U.S. Constitution—guarantees it. Trump recently suggested to the contrary after a Newsweek column erroneously argued that vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris was not a “natural born citizen.” The assertion that …
Cultural Diversity Cultural Diversity in The Workplace We understand cultural diversity as the ability for different cultures to share a work space. With an increasing immigration trend coming from all over the world, mix of nationalities, cultures and religions is becoming more and more frequent. We are in 2018. The world no longer has borders. …
Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America One more consecutive year, we are very happy to share that Karen Weinstock, our managing attorney has been again listed by Best Lawyers®. This is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, and a partner of U.S. News & World Report. This is a great recognition …
American Dream- Living proof American Dream- Living proof Do you want to know a little more about our Managing Attorney, Karen Weinstock and how she came about moving to the United States and practicing immigration law?Authority Magazine is featuring her in a story about helping foreigners, her passion, and how she ended up moving to …
Frequent Question One of the Most Frequent Questions We Get Accurate processing time estimates can significantly affect the lives of applicants, employers, and the local communities they support. USCIS should prioritize transparency in its methods while improving the accuracy of processing times. Doing so not only supports the agency’s mission but would support economic and …
