Temporary Protected Status (TPS) shields eligible nationals of designated countries from removal and allows work and travel authorization, but it is not a green card and can end when DHS…
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The Visa Bulletin shows when green cards are available for family and employment preference categories that have annual limits. Your place in line is based on your priority date, which...
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You can fight deportation in immigration court. After receiving a Notice to Appear, you have the right to a hearing, an attorney, an interpreter, and an appeal. Even if the…
Asylum can protect survivors of domestic violence, but eligibility has shifted over time due to changing legal precedent. U.S. asylum law requires applicants to show persecution based on membership in…
If you entered the U.S. without inspection or overstayed a visa, you may have accumulated unlawful presence, which can trigger a 3- or 10-year bar from returning to the U.S....
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Contact us for a consultation Immigration cases often take years due to a combination of strict visa quotas, backlogs within immigration agencies, and policy changes that slow processing nationwide. Some...
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Immigration stories are often discussed in policy terms, statistics, or headlines. But behind every enforcement action is a human life, a family, and a community. The recent case of Orlin…
Recent changes to the New Orleans Police Department’s immigration policy have raised serious concerns among immigrant families, advocates, and legal professionals across Louisiana. The policy revision opens the door to…
For many immigrant families in Louisiana, the words “Operation Catahoula Crunch” have become a source of fear and uncertainty. In a time when enforcement actions may feel unpredictable, having support…
Recent news regarding changes in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) guidance has understandably caused concern among our clients and the immigrant community. We want to address these concerns directly, particularly...
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