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Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Visa
Contributor: Van T. Doan
The U.S. issues visas to allow foreign nationals to enter the country and remain here for a particular purpose and specific period of time. There are nonimmigrant visas, for people who wish to travel, study, or work in this country on a temporary bas…
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Categories: Immigration Law
D-3 Waivers and DACA: What’s New
Contributor: Van T. Doan
The Biden administration introduced administrative actions on June 18, 2024, designed to make it simpler for DACA recipients and other undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children to remain and work in the United States. The actions allow…
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Categories: Immigration Law
Common Defenses to Deportation
Contributor: Van T. Doan
According to the most recent figures available, there are more than 10.5 million undocumented immigrants in the United States—about 3% of the population. Some entered the country legally, but their visa expired and they are now out of status. Other…
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Categories: Immigration Law
DHS Announces Process to Promote Family Stability
Contributor: Van T. Doan
The Biden-Harris Administration has expressed a commitment to keeping families together through the immigration process. Consistent with this priority, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today actions that authorities can take to pro…
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Categories: Immigration Law
New Classes of Admission for Surviving Spouses and Children of Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrants
Some Iraqis and Afghans who enter the United States do so as refugees, but others do not. Instead, they are admitted to the country based on service to the United States Armed Forces, typically as a translator or an interpreter. These individuals may…
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Immigration Scams to Watch Out For
Contributor: Van T. Doan
It is a sad fact that dishonest people are everywhere, and they tend to prey on the people who are most vulnerable. That often includes immigrants, who in many ways make ideal targets for scammers. Many immigrants are desperate, and desperation makes…
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Categories: Immigration Law
Employment Authorization for Immigrants: What You Need to Know
Contributor: Van T. Doan
One of the most common concerns of immigrants is ensuring that they are able to legally work in the United States. Being able to work is an essential part of finding your “American dream:” Work provides a sense of purpose, a means of support for…
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Categories: Immigration Law
USCIS Fee Increases Effective April 1, 2024
Contributor: Van T. Doan
Filing fees for petitions have always been a part of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) processes. However, fee amounts have not increased since 2016—until now. On January 31, 2024, USCIS and the Department of Homeland S…
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Categories: Immigration Law
What is the Dignity Act of 2023?
Contributor: Van T. Doan
The Dignity Act of 2023 is a bipartisan bill that addressed a number of issues of concern to Americans, including border security and border infrastructure. Significantly, the bill also dealt with the issue of undocumented immigrants who are already…
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Categories: Immigration Law
Policy Alert: Form I-751 and Battery or Extreme Cruelty Waiver
Contributor: Van T. Doan
Many individuals who become lawful permanent residents of the United States do so through marriage to another permanent resident or U.S. citizen. In order to prevent people from entering into fraudulent marriages to get a green card, Congress enacted…
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Categories: Immigration Law