Two weeks after the Supreme Court announced it would review the Trump administration’s «public charge» rule, the case itself was dismissed at the request of the Biden administration. The «public charge» rule governs the admission of immigration into the United States. Under federal immigration law, noncitizens cannot receive a green card if the government believes
Learn MoreH.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2021, is a bill in Congress meant to grant permanent residence for DACA and TPS holders. «The Dream and Promise Act allows Dreamers and individuals with TPS and DED to contribute fully to the country they love and know to be their home by providing a pathway
Learn MoreA Closer Look at the Dream and Promise Act of 2021 and What It Might Mean For Dreamers There is a lot of talk about changes in immigration policy. Some lawmakers have continued to push the issue that involves the fates of millions of Dreamers caught in a kind of immigration limbo and uncertainty. For
Learn MoreFrom the Department of Homeland Security website, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, announced a new 18-month designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status. Read more about what this means and how it may affect you by clicking here.
Learn MoreEvery year thousands of people successfully emigrate to the United States by applying for a visa. Different categories allow people from all across the world to enter and work in the United States. From employment visas to spousal visas and family visas, thousands of people use these opportunities to make their way into this great
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In the past few months, we’ve been reporting on the changes in immigration laws attempted and sought by the Biden administration. Much of these changes are still moving through the pipeline. One of the proposed changes the administration seeks includes a pathway to citizenship for many dreamers and others. And yet as immigration discussions shift,
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For many legal immigrants to the United States, the day they raise their right hand and pledge allegiance to America is a long way away. The day, however, eventually comes to those who follow the process and fill out the paperwork. One inevitable part of the journey towards naturalization, however, is the citizenship test. The
Learn MoreFor immigrants that seek to become naturalized American citizens, the journey requires patience and hard work. It gets complicated: forms, documents, paperwork, interviews, and a little bit of civics knowledge. Citizenship is more than a piece of paper, it’s an admission to one of the biggest, most innovative, and most freedom-loving nations on the planet.
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The country’s history is part of the nation’s shared identity. Knowing that history is important as immigrants become citizens and embark on their journey to vote and further contribute to this country. In our last post, we focused on one of the founding fathers that played an important role in the nation’s history and is
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The R-1 Nonimmigrant Religious Worker visa is a special category of visa allowed by the United States immigration service. It allows people of varying religious faiths to enter the country to perform religious work. Like all visas, however, the R-1 visa has its own restrictions and requirements and can get confusing for someone looking for
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It isn’t an easy feat to migrate from one country to another. It requires extensive planning, a lot of paperwork, and financial resources. Whether you’ve planned everything or not, immigrants still face many problems. This is why you should hire an immigration lawyer in Portland. If you’re looking for a law office in Portland, click
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The United States is the land of opportunity for citizens and non-citizens alike. However, when you’re a US citizen in large cities like Portland, Oregon, more benefits are often available. If you’ve been on the fence and you’re thinking about becoming a US citizen, you’ve come to the right place. This article will look at
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