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Tanya Powers

Jun 181 min read

Beware of Immigration Scams!

Details of how to apply for the new PIP program are not yet available. The wrong advice could harm your chances

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Unlocking the Ballot Box: Permanent Residents Must Become Citizens to Vote

Tanya Powers

May 83 min read

Unlocking the Ballot Box: Permanent Residents Must Become Citizens to Vote

Not everyone residing in a country is eligible to vote. For LPRs, the pathway to participating involves naturalization

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Navigating the Visa Bulletin: Your Guide to Understanding Immigration Quotas and Priority Dates

Tanya Powers

Apr 32 min read

Navigating the Visa Bulletin: Your Guide to Understanding Immigration Quotas and Priority Dates

In the complex world of immigration, one of the most critical documents for hopeful applicants and their sponsors is the Visa Bulletin.

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Tanya Powers

Mar 151 min read

Changes to USCIS Filing Fees

USCIS changed the filing fees for certain immigration and naturalization forms and also released new versions of several forms.

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H-1B Season: A Guide for Applicants and Employers

Tanya Powers

Feb 193 min read

H-1B Season: A Guide for Applicants and Employers

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.

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Navigating Turbulence: Would a Government Shutdown Impact My Immigration Case?

Tanya Powers

Sep 27, 20232 min read

Navigating Turbulence: Would a Government Shutdown Impact My Immigration Case?

Government shutdowns have become an unfortunate reality in the United States in recent years, causing disruptions across various federal ...

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Beware of Immigration Marriage Fraud: Protecting Your Future

Tanya Powers

Sep 21, 20232 min read

Beware of Immigration Marriage Fraud: Protecting Your Future

While legitimate cross-border marriages are a beautiful testament to love . . . immigration marriage fraud is a serious offense that can ...

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Demystifying the USCIS Unlawful Presence Waiver: A Comprehensive Guide

Tanya Powers

Sep 13, 20232 min read

Demystifying the USCIS Unlawful Presence Waiver: A Comprehensive Guide

The Unlawful Presence Waiver is a crucial tool for individuals who have accrued unlawful presence in the U.S. and face bars to re-entry.

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Tanya Powers

Jul 26, 20221 min read

Expedite Requests with USCIS

USCIS will consider expedite requests on a case-by-case basis and has complete discretion whether to grant the request or not.

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Tanya Powers

Jul 7, 20222 min read

Protecting Your Permanent Residency

For many, the process of obtaining a green card can be a complex and challenging effort...permanent resident status can be revoked under cer

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Tanya Powers

Jun 1, 20221 min read

NO MORE COMBO CARDS?

USCIS recently began issuing employment authorization documents and advance parole documents separately.

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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) – Ukraine

Tanya Powers

May 19, 20221 min read

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) – Ukraine

Ukraine has been designated for TPS, for 18 months, effective April 19, 2022, through Oct. 29, 2023.

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Tanya Powers

May 12, 20224 min read

Parole for Ukrainians

The U.S. announced Uniting for Ukraine. Uniting for Ukraine provides a way for Ukrainian citizens to come to the U.S. ...

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EXPEDITING EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTS AND ADVANCE PAROLE TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Tanya Powers

Feb 2, 20222 min read

EXPEDITING EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTS AND ADVANCE PAROLE TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Five years ago, USCIS routinely took 3 months to issue EADs and advance parole travel documents . . .

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DERIVATIVE CITIZENSHIP FOR LPR CHILDREN OF U.S. CITIZENS

Tanya Powers

Jan 26, 20221 min read

DERIVATIVE CITIZENSHIP FOR LPR CHILDREN OF U.S. CITIZENS

If you are a U.S. citizen and have children under the age of 18 years old living in the United States who are LPRs living in ...

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OVERVIEW OF THE NATURALIZATION PROCESS AND BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Tanya Powers

Jan 19, 20223 min read

OVERVIEW OF THE NATURALIZATION PROCESS AND BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Naturalization is the process by which a lawful permanent resident applies for and is granted U.S. citizenship. U.S. citizenship is a ...

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U-VISA PETITIONERS – BONA FIDE DETERMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Tanya Powers

Jan 12, 20222 min read

U-VISA PETITIONERS – BONA FIDE DETERMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

The U visa is available to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or ...

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MY H-1B REGISTRATION WASN’T SELECTED THIS YEAR — NOW WHAT?

Tanya Powers

Jan 7, 20221 min read

MY H-1B REGISTRATION WASN’T SELECTED THIS YEAR — NOW WHAT?

The H-1B visa category allows employers to sponsor foreign nationals performing work in a “specialty occupation.” This typically requires ..

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USCIS Extends Evidence of Status for Conditional Permanent Residents with Pending Form I-751

Tanya Powers

Oct 28, 20211 min read

USCIS Extends Evidence of Status for Conditional Permanent Residents with Pending Form I-751

USCIS began extending the time that receipt notices can be used to show evidence of status from 18 months to 24 months for petitioners who

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USCIS Extended Flexibility for Responding to Some Agency Requests

Tanya Powers

Oct 21, 20211 min read

USCIS Extended Flexibility for Responding to Some Agency Requests

USCIS announced that it is extending the flexibilities in responding to some requests

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