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Estados que no requieren un SSN para obtener una licencia de conducir

Dependiendo de dónde viva, no siempre se requiere tener un Número de Seguro Social para obtener una licencia de conducir. A partir del 14 de diciembre, una nueva ley permite a un neoyorquino solicitar una licencia para conducir sin un...

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Contributions and Culture

September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time when we come together to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry woven by Hispanic and Latino communities in America. The contributions of Hispanic immigrants make America stronger, more vibrant and...

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Passport Application Backlog: Request Your Passport ASAP

Have you checked your passport expiration date? Applications for new and renewal of U.S. passports are backlogged for months. Even applicants who have paid an extra fee for priority processing for passport renewals have to wait 7 - 9 weeks....

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US Ends COVID Test Requirement for International Air Travelers

On June 12, the CDC lifted its requirement for international air travelers to get a negative COVID test before entering the U.S. On Friday, June 10, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it was going...

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Haitian Immigrant Karine Jean-Pierre Appointed New White House Press Secretary

Karine Jean-Pierre was named as President Joe Biden's choice for White House Press Secretary. She is the first Black and out LGBTQ+ person to hold the position, and is a Haitian immigrant. Jean-Pierre was born in Martinique to Haitian parents...

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Simplified Arrival Process Expands Before Nov 8 Border Reopenings

During the pandemic closures, U.S. Customs & Border Patrol (CBP) expanded the Simplified Arrival Process, an expedited arrival helps people coming into the United States go through passport control quicker and more securely. Simplified Arrival was first put into effect...

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Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Taste The Nation: Holiday Edition

Immigrant entrepreneur Padma Lakshmi has released a holiday version of her hit TV series, Taste the Nation, that travels to immigrant communities across America to showcase their food culture during the holiday season. Taste The Nation: Holiday Editions launched on...

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Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Updated Travel Restrictions Go Into Effect November 8

The CDC has updated travel restrictions that go into effect on November 8. New stricter safety protocols were announced by the government on October 25 that affect Americans and foreigners who want to travel to the United States beginning on...

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Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

U.S. to Reopen Land Border to Fully Vaccinated Travelers In Early November

On October 12, the U.S. announced it will be reopening the Southern and Northern land borders to fully vaccinated nonessential travelers in early November. Car, train and ferry travelers from Mexico and Canada will be allowed to enter the United...

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US Is Lifting Some Travel Restrictions In Early November

The United States announced on September 20 that it is lifting Covid-related travel restrictions for 33 countries in early November: • will lift the ban on most travelers from 33 countries including the European Union, China, Iran, South Africa, Brazil...

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