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Important Changes to the Title 42 Exemption Process
Contributor: Van T. Doan
“Title 42” has been in the news lately, but what is it, and how does it affect immigrants, especially those seeking asylum? What is an exemption, and how can someone trying to enter the U.S. get one? First things first: Title 42 in this context r…
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What Are the Green Card Eligibility Categories?
Contributor: Van T. Doan
For immigrants to the United States, lawful permanent residency—a green card—is the goal. With a green card, you can live and work in this country, and someday, if you wish, apply for citizenship. There are many ways to get a green card. Here are…
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Breaking News: Venezuelan Parole Program
Contributor: Van T. Doan
On October 12, 2022, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the implementation of a new process for Venezuelan nationals to enter the United States. The program is capped at 24,000 individuals, so those who are eligible and…
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Protecting Your Permanent Residency
Contributor: Van T. Doan
For many people, being granted lawful permanent resident status in the United States is the realization of a dream. Lawful permanent residents—green card holders—have many (but not all) of the benefits of being a U.S. citizen. They have the right…
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Humanitarian Relief and Visa Options for Ukrainian Nationals
Contributor: Van T. Doan
The war in Ukraine that began in February, 2022 following the Russian invasion continues to wear on. Because of conditions in the country, many Ukrainian nationals have evacuated to other countries, including the United States. Following the invasion…
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Supreme Court Rules That Immigrants Can Be Detained Indefinitely
Contributor: Van T. Doan
The U.S. Supreme Court has had a busy term, and in June of this year, it released a pair of decisions that affect immigrants: Johnson v. Arteaga-Martinez and Garland v. Alemam Gonzalez. Both cases involved unauthorized immigrants who were held in det…
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Immigration Relief for Special Immigrant Juveniles: Filing Form I-360 and Immigration Court
Contributor: Van T. Doan
In our last few blog posts, we’ve discussed Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, including the state court process for special immigrant juveniles. In this post, we will talk about what happens after a child has been declared dependent on a juvenile…
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State Court Process for Special Immigrant Juveniles: Filing for Custody or Guardianship
In a recent blog post, we gave an overview of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), a federal immigration law that creates a path to lawful permanent resident (“green card”) status for abused, abandoned, and neglected children. Under federal…
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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: an Overview
Children without the care of a parent, and undocumented immigrants, are among the most vulnerable people who encounter the American court system. Most vulnerable of all are abused, abandoned, or neglected children who are undocumented and subject to…
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Biden Administration Grants Temporary Protected Status to Ukrainians and Afghans in U.S.
Over the past several weeks, most of the world has watched in horror at footage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In less than a month, millions of Ukrainians have fled to neighboring countries in search of safety. For Ukrainians who came to live t…
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