On January 6, 2023, the U.S. government announced a new advance parole process for people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who hope to come to the United States and apply for asylum. https://youtu.be/eNxSjtT2Ppg Asylum vs. Refugee Status NOT the same! Often, the concept of “asylum” gets confused with the…
The United States has announced a new process allowing Venezuelan nationals to come to the U.S. on temporary humanitarian parole.
On October 21, 2022, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia. This designation lasts only for the next 18 months.In order to be eligible for TPS, individuals must have already been residing in the U.S. as of October 20, 2022. You will…
On April 21, 2022, the United States announced a new program called "Uniting for Ukraine" in order to welcome Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion. Here is what you need to know.https://youtu.be/rSK-yM35PcU What is "Uniting for Ukraine"? "Uniting for Ukraine" is a United States pathway program that allows Ukrainians displaced by Russia’s…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Title 42 exceptions at land ports of entry for Ukraine.
https://youtu.be/dk_k8EY4giQ On March 16, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Afghans in the United States of America for 18 months. ONLY Afghans who are residing in the U.S. as of March 15, 2022 will be eligible for TPS. To read the entire…
Talk to a lawyer before filing any forms! It is really important that you find an experienced immigration attorney to help you with your status in the United States. You may have been getting information and materials while you were staying on a military base, but this is no substitute…
To qualify for unemployment benefits, immigrant workers must meet the same basic requirements as other workers, such as being "available to work".
Almost all green card applicants need a medical examination as a part of their application. However, you must go to a designated civil surgeon for this exam.