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A Guide to Deferred Enforced Departure (DED)

In this guide we discuss what you need to know about Deferred Enforced Departure, a temporary protected status that prevents removal or deportation from the US. Read on to learn more about its benefits and how it can help you with your immigration plans. 1. What is Deferred Enforced Departure? Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) is […]

Latest News – Keeping Families Together Parole in Place

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Updates: Here is the latest news on the Keeping Families Together Parole In Place (PIP) program: the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to accept Parole in Place applications currently. Extended through November 8, 2024 – the USCIS will halt making any decisions on these applications due to an ongoing lawsuit. Can the Lawsuit […]

New Updates on Parole in Place for Spouses and Stepchildren of US citizens

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Here are new updates on the Keeping Families Together Parole In Place (PIP) program for undocumented spouses and stepchildren of US citizens. The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) now accepts applications for Parole in Place. Read below for important filing and application information. Parole in Place (PIP) Benefits: A Parole in Place approval will […]

Parole in place for Undocumented Spouses of US citizens – when to file

The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has recently announced that it will begin accepting Parole In Place applications for undocumented spouses of US citizens on August 19, 2024. This new immigration program will help certain undocumented spouses and children of US citizens apply for permanent residency (green cards) without leaving the US. What You […]

Marriage Fraud Waivers and How They Can Help

Marriage fraud waivers help people who have problems with their green card or immigrant visa applications because of suspicions or allegations of marriage fraud. Other people may need a marriage fraud waiver if they omitted certain information from their immigration application.  What is a Marriage Fraud Waiver? A marriage fraud waiver is a waiver application […]

A Green Card Interview at USCIS & Interview Updates

My clients and I were exhausted at the end of a recent green card interview at the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). In this article we look at a marriage green card interview and provide some recent updates. Background The background of this case is that our foreign-born client who is married to a […]

How to Get Temporary Proof Of Your Legal Residency

Here is a summary of how to get temporary proof of your legal residency status from the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). 1. How to Get Temporary Proof Of Your Legal Residency Many people ask how to get temporary proof of their legal residency or green card approval while waiting for their permanent residency […]

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