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DOS Provides Update on Immigrant Visa Prioritization

It can be extremely frustrating for anyone outside the U.S. waiting for their immigrant visa interview, and for their family ...

The May 2021 Priority Dates

The May 2021 priority dates, continue to provide great news for workers in the EB-3 (skilled/professional) and “other worker” (unskilled ...
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No More “Illegal Aliens” Under Biden Administration

Under the Biden Administration, words matter.  Using incorrect or offensive terminology could affect people’s feelings and self-esteem.  With that in ...
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No Principal, No Derivatives

When a person is petitioned for a green card, they are called the “principal beneficiary.”  In some cases, the petition ...
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What are motions to reconsider and reopen?

When a person has been placed in deportation/removal proceedings, they would ordinarily receive a decision from the immigration judge (IJ), ...

Embassies are reopening: when will your family be interviewed?

In a previous article, I reported that on February 24, 2021, Pres. Biden revoked Trump’s immigration ban, which was set ...
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The April 2021 Priority Dates

The April 2021 priority dates, continue to provide great news for workers in the EB-3 (skilled/professional) and “other worker” (unskilled ...
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The dream and promise act of 2021: who qualifies?

In a previous article, I discussed how Pres. Biden and the Democrats introduced the “U.S. CITIZENSHIP ACT” of 2021. It ...
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New hope for CSPA age out children

The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) is complex, confusing, and can be extremely frustrating. During my 40 years of practicing ...
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