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REAL ID Deadline Extended To May 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the deadline for REAL ID-compliant identification. The new deadline is May 7, 2025. This means that you will not be able to use your current driver's license or identification card to board...

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Understanding Requests for Evidence (RFE)

A Request for Evidence (RFE) is a notice sent to an applicant when the filing packet that is submitted does not contain enough evidence for an immigration officer to make a decision regarding the eligibility of an applicant to receive...

Criminal Removal Immigration

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Removable Offenses and Permanent Bars to Good Moral Character

Being in the United States for both citizens and non-citizens means having to exist by the Federal, State, and Local laws that are in place and dealing with the consequences when they break those laws. However, non-citizens, alongside the normal...

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June is National Immigrant Heritage Month

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...

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

The End of Title 42: One Month Later

What was Title 42? Title 42 was created as a temporary measure that Border Patrol could employ which lasted from March 20th, 2020 until May 12th, 2023. It gave Border Patrol the authority to expel migrants who arrived at the...

Green Cards Immigration

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NEW: File Form I-131 Application for Travel Document Online

Oftentimes green card holders and other immigrants need to travel outside of the United States. Some individuals can now file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, online. Individuals requesting parole based on urgent humanitarian reasons such as family reunification or...

Immigration

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June Is Immigrant Heritage Month

In June, we come together to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month. A time to honor the immense contributions immigrants have made and continue to make to the United States. Throughout history, immigrants have played an essential role in shaping our nation's...

Immigration

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Pride Month and Immigration

June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a time to celebrate the progress that has been made in the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality. It is also a time to remember the work that still needs to be done. One area where progress...

Immigration

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Top 10 Immigration Terms Every Applicant Needs To Know

The United States immigration system is complex and can be difficult to navigate. There are many different types of visas and green cards, each with its own set of requirements. In order to be successful in the immigration process, it...

Immigration

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Attn Immigrants: Have You Registered With The U.S. Selective Service?

Selective Service registration is mandatory for all men living in the United States, including non-citizens and international students, even if the person has already applied for citizenship. Failure to register can result in fines and a prison sentence of up...

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