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At Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers, we help immigrants in all 50 states make America their home. Each month, we hear from families and individuals with immigration questions shaped by changing laws, news headlines, and immigration policies. In May 2025,...

🚨Nueva política del DHS: detección de contenido antisemita en redes sociales We want to keep you informed about important immigration policy updates that may affect you or your loved ones. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new...

>The U.S. immigration system is in crisis. The Justice Department has fired multiple immigration judges, worsening an already record-breaking backlog of 3+ million cases. The move has drawn criticism, especially as former President Donald Trump promises mass deportations if re-elected....

The Justice Department has fired multiple immigration judges, even as the case backlog exceeds 3 million. The move has sparked outrage from the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ), which called it "illogical"—especially as President Donald Trump promises mass deportations....

The new presidency means big changes are on the horizon for immigration law. If you're feeling uncertain about what these changes could mean for your immigration status, deportation concerns, or future opportunities in the U.S., you're not alone. But the...

A year after Florida passed a strict immigration law, businesses in the state are struggling to find workers. The Federal government estimates that nationwide, over 40% of farmworkers are undocumented. Florida's new law, SB1718, created a climate of fear that...

A new law in Florida is making it harder for all immigrants, even those who have all their papers in order. State Bill 846 is causing a lot of problems, especially for universities in Florida. Teachers, students and people who...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new family reunification parole program for immigrant beneficiaries from Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. The program is called the Family Reunification Parole (FRP) program, and it will allow certain qualifying family...

Employment Authorization is required for immigrants who wish to work legally in the United States. Normally this is obtained by filing an application for Employment Authorization (Form I-765) or may be temporarily granted depending on immigration status. USCIS is constantly...

Joe Biden issued a proclamation on May 31st, 2023, in which he officially declared that June 2023 will be known as National Immigrant Heritage Month as a way of reflecting upon the myriad of ways immigrants have contributed to the...