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Donald Trump Has Promised a Closed Border and Mass Deportations

Immigration has been a focal point of Donald Trump’s political agenda, and his return to the presidency would likely renew these discussions. Based on his past policies, we can anticipate stricter border enforcement and increased immigration raids. While these predictions remain…

Dec 03, 2024

Yemen designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

The Department of Homeland Security announced Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Yemen due to the ongoing armed conflict within the Country. Under TPS, citizens of Yemen will not be removed from the United States and are authorized to work…

Sep 04, 2019

TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE STATUS (TPS) FOR HAITI

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson have extended Haiti’s designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an additional 18 months. The extended designation is effective Jan. 23, 2016, through July 22, 2017. Those…

Aug 26, 2019

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TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS) DESIGNATION FOR NEPAL

Today, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, announced Temporary Protected Status designation for natives and citizens of Nepal resulting from the devastating earthquake that struck April 25, 2015. Under TPS, citizens of Nepal will not be removed from the…

Jun 24, 2015

DHS Announces 18-Month Redesignation and 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Syria

The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status for nationals of Syria (or persons without nationality who last habitually resided in Syria). Current beneficiaries may extend their TPS immediately. The last day to file your extension…

Jan 08, 2015

DHS Announces TPS for Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea

The Department of Homeland Security announced Temporary Protected Status designations for natives and citizens of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. Under TPS, citizens of Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone will not be removed from the United States and are authorized…

Nov 20, 2014

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Are You in Removal or Deportation Proceedings?

Individuals currently in the U.S. are well aware of the fact that the immigration process can be highly involved and contains numerous complexities. Not only are there are many different types of visas, but these visas come with a specific set of…

Nov 06, 2013

Asylum | Immigration | Removal, Deportation, and Exclusion

Asylum: Who Can Seek Asylum in the USA?

There are two options in gaining asylum in the USA. These are called the "affirmative process" and the "defensive process." The affirmative process requires that you are physically present in the USA. You are required to apply for asylum within…

Feb 11, 2013

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Instructions for Submission of Waivers from Abroad

Submission of Applications for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility and Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission to the U.S. After Deportation or Removal. Recently, US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has changed the filing procedures for waivers required from…

Dec 26, 2012

What Should Comprehensive Immigration Reform Look Like?

As has been clear from the growing chorus of debate surrounding what is widely-expected to be one of the first issues taken up by the newly elected 113th Congress, comprehensive immigration reform is coming and coming soon. However, what such…

Dec 10, 2012

Removal, Deportation, and Exclusion

Updates on Executive Actions

Donald Trump Has Promised a Closed Border and Mass Deportations

Yemen designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE STATUS (TPS) FOR HAITI

TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS) DESIGNATION FOR NEPAL

DHS Announces 18-Month Redesignation and 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Syria

DHS Announces TPS for Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea

Are You in Removal or Deportation Proceedings?

Asylum: Who Can Seek Asylum in the USA?

Instructions for Submission of Waivers from Abroad

What Should Comprehensive Immigration Reform Look Like?

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