Tips for Preparing Your Immigration Application

Putting together an immigration application can seem daunting, especially at a time when the news isn't great for people immigrating to the United States. What if I get things wrong? What if I make an error on my application? Many people worry that ...

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What Is an Order of Supervision and Who Qualifies for One?

If the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) releases a non-citizen from detention, the person may not have to be deported immediately. Instead, they may be placed under something called an Order of Supervision (OSUP). The OSUP allows th...

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Temporary Protected Status: When You Qualify and How to Apply

You may have heard about an immigration status called TPS—Temporary Protected Status. This designation is available to some current residents who wish to remain legally in the United States. Here's how to know whether you qualify, as well as how to...

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Avoid These 4 Mistakes When Seeking a Fiancé Visa

Love knows no boundaries or borders. But the U.S. government certainly does. If you get engaged to someone who isn’t a U.S. citizen, you’ll need to navigate the process of obtaining a fiancé(e) visa, also known as a K-1 visa. It’s probably n...

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What Is the Role of Courts in Immigration Cases?

Federal and state immigration courts play a pivotal role in immigration cases. The courts are part of the Department of Justice (DOJ). They're solely responsible for adjudicating immigration cases within the nation's borders. Immigration laws are co...

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3 New Immigration Laws Coming to Texas in 2024

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott signed three border-related bills into law in December, including one that makes illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border a state-level crime. The bills will pour even more money into his fight against immigration, and they ...

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H-2B Temporary Visas Expanded for 2024

Seasonal and temporary workers in nonagricultural jobs will see their opportunities increased in 2024. The visas given to these workers, H-2B visas, are set at 66,000 per year by Congress. More visas can be made available by the Department of Homelan...

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Two Latina Congresswomen Propose Bipartisan Immigration Bill

A new immigration bill introduced in the House of Representatives at the end of May is one of the first bipartisan immigration reform bills introduced in Congress since 2013. It’s likely to be hotly debated in the coming months. The bill, called t...

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