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Certain Haitian Orphans Eligible for Humanitarian Parole
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced that a humanitarian parole policy would be implemented to allow certain Haitian orphans to enter the United States to receive the care they need. To be eligible for huma…
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Categories: Immigration Law
Designation of Haiti For Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
In response to the earthquake in Haiti, Secretary of the Department Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced the designation of Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for a period of 18 months. TPS allows for eligible Haitians who are current…
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Categories: Immigration Law
Child Support Payments Do Not Count Towards U.S. Citizen’s Obligation to Support Spouse
In a precedent decision, Judge Catherine C. Blake of the U.S. District Court of Maryland ruled that child support payments do not count towards a U.S. citizen’s obligation under the Affidavit of Support. The Affidavit of Support, more commonly…
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Categories: Immigration Law