Un juez federal ha pausado el nuevo programa de Permiso Humanitario en el País (PIP, por sus siglas en inglés) de Biden durante 14 días a partir del lunes 26 de agosto de 2024. Como anticipamos, se ha presentado una demanda impugnando la legalidad del programa por...
A federal judge paused Biden’s new Parole in Place (PIP) program for 14 days starting Monday August 26, 2024. As we anticipated, a lawsuit challenging the legality of the program has been filed by Texas, among others. Applications for PIP can still be filed with...
It’s here! Starting today, August 19, 2024, eligible undocumented spouses of United States citizens can begin applying for Parole in Place. This program will likely face future legal challenges or could even be canceled under a new presidential administration. Based...
If a person who is not from the United States would like to become a citizen, they must go through the naturalization process. Naturalization overview Once a person becomes a naturalized U.S. citizen, they will have the same rights and responsibilities as a person who...
Living with an abuser is a terrifying existence. There are many reasons domestic violence victims stay with their abuser and, for immigrants, one of them is fear of being deported. Bay Area immigrants who are experiencing abuse from a U.S. citizen spouse or lawful...
While the journey to immigrate as an LGBTQ+ individual to the United States can be complex and challenging, there are legal options available that prioritize equality and inclusion. Asylum, family-based immigration, U-visas for crime victims, and employment-based...
No one wants to be deported from the U.S., but sometimes life circumstances cause us to face the very real possibility that we might be removed from the country. If this is the case, can we choose to leave the U.S. voluntarily before being formally deported, and is...
You worked hard to earn the right to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. And for this, you obtained a green card. But what happens when you misplace this coveted card? While no one will ask you to show them your green card, it is crucial that you have it...
When we seek a family-based Green Card as a noncitizen, we need a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to petition for us. Our petitioner might be our spouse, parent or adult child. Generally, family Green Cards are sought out of love. Sadly, not all family...