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Updates Regarding the U.S. Citizenship Exam

Late last year, USCIS announced that naturalization applicants who submitted applications on or after December 1, 2020, would be required to take a new 2020 version of the civics test. However, the agency most recently...

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Expediting a USCIS Case

Waiting for an update on your immigration case can be frustrating. The expected wait time for our clients is often unpredictable. However, under certain circumstances, USCIS does provide for the expedition of certain applications. Especially...

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Ban on Green Card Applicants

In February, President Biden revoked a previous presidential proclamation that suspended the admission of certain immigrants into the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The prior ban applied to all family-based preference categories except...

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Immigration Update

In December 2021, a U.S. appeals court rejected the Biden administration’s attempt to terminate the Migration Protection Protocols (MPP) that forced tens of thousands of migrants to wait in Mexico for months (sometimes years) to...

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Immigration Update: Temporary Pause on Removals

Amongst the many changes occurring under the new presidential administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will review and reassess immigration enforcement practices under President Biden’s recently issued executive order. This is expected to result...

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Protecting Your Green Card Status

Obtaining a green card doesn’t guarantee your permanent residency status for life. There are certain rules to follow and steps required in order to maintain your green card. If you’ve been through the process, you...

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Social Benefits for Immigrants During COVID-19

Now, more than ever, many people are in need of government assistance. Immigrants in particular face a lot of misinformation and uncertainty regarding their eligibility. A recent survey in North Carolina found that Latinx immigrants...

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The 3 Main Categories of U.S. Immigration Status

Permanent or Conditional Residents A Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) is a non-citizen who has the authority to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, an LPR is...

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Coming to America: What You Need to Do to Obtain Your “Green Card”

Whether you are currently in the United States or you would like to move here, obtaining legal permanent residency in the United States (also known as getting a “green card”) is a great option. Green...

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Common Myths About the Immigration Process

Every day in the news, we are bombarded by stories regarding the current state of immigration in the U.S. Whether you are going through the immigration process yourself or you just want to stay informed...

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