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US Increase In Immigration Is Good For the American Economy

Immigration is good for the American economy, say economists! With a historic high of 12 million open jobs in March 2022 and rising interest rates in 2023, immigrants are helping to ease the U.S. labor shortage and lower the risk...

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Texas Law Updates Immigrants Should Know

If you are living in, traveling through or temporarily visiting an American state, you are required to follow that state's laws. Some new laws and proposed laws in Texas could have an impact on immigrants. SB1551 Effective September 1, SB...

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Can I Use ChatGPT to Prepare My US Immigration Application?

Immigration to the United States can be a complex and daunting process. There are many different types of visas and applications, and the requirements can be constantly changing. As a result, many people are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools...

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How Much Does It Cost To Immigrate To The United States in 2023?

At Godoy Law Office we're often asked what is the typical cost of immigrating to the U.S. The cost from someone to immigration to the United States varies considerably - it could be as low as $2,000 to $8,000 and...

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Tips For Avoiding Immigration Scams

USCIS Tips For Avoiding Immigration Scam Here are some tips from USCIS to avoid immigration fraud and scams. If you receive a job offer by email before you leave your country to come to the U.S., it may be a...

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Can An Undocumented Person Fly Within The United States?

Undocumented individuals living in the United States must consider whether it's worth the risk to fly within the United States. In the United States, undocumented immigrants are allowed to fly within the country, but they must use their foreign passport...

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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...

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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...

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