Law Offices of Jonelle Ocloo - LOJO

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July from the LOJO Team!

12/22/2023

Check out this video to learn what happens if you get married while your parent is in the process of sponsoring you for a Green Card!

For questions regarding Green Cards or other immigration related questions, please reach out to LOJO immigration by calling us at (650) ASK-LOJO or visit us on our website at www.lojolaw.com.

12/21/2023

DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Announcing the Extensions of Re-Registration Periods for Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan

The 18-month re-registration period for current TPS beneficiaries under the designation of:

El Salvador is currently open and now runs through March 9, 2025;
Haiti is currently open and now runs through Aug. 3, 2024;
Honduras is currently open and runs through July 5, 2025;
Nepal is currently open and runs through June 24, 2025;
Nicaragua is currently open and runs through July 5, 2025; and
Sudan is currently open and now runs through April 19, 2025.

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/dhs-publishes-federal-register-notice-announcing-the-extensions-of-re-registration-periods-for

12/19/2023

USCIS Has Reached the Fiscal Year 2024 Cap for H-1B Visas!

USCIS has received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated allotments for H-1B visas for the Fiscal Year 2024. They will send non-selection notices to registrants through their online accounts over the next few days. If you were not selected, then your status will show "Not Selected: Not Selected - not eligible to file an H-1B cap petition based on this registration."

USCIS will continue to accept and process petitions that are otherwise exempt from the cap.

12/15/2023

Check out this video to learn why K-1 Visas are NOT for married couples. Please also check out our video on K-1 Visa Tips.

For questions regarding K-1 Visa alternatives or other immigration related questions, please reach out to LOJO immigration by calling us at (650) ASK-LOJO or visit us on our website at www.lojolaw.com.

12/05/2023

Check out this video to learn about the forms you need to file for Naturalization if you are an Immigrant U.S Service Member or Veterans. Please also check out our longer video on this topic for additional LOJO tips!

For questions regarding Naturalization, or other immigration legal matters, please reach out to LOJO immigration by calling us at (650) ASK-LOJO or visit us on our website at www.lojolaw.com.

Thank you for watching and thank you for your service!

11/23/2023

We hope everyone enjoys the holiday by spending time with family and friends! Happy Thanksgiving!

11/18/2023

An Update for your Employment Authorization Document: The length of an automatic extension has changed!

11/17/2023

Will you be voting in the 2024 election?

Check out this video to learn why eligible green card holders/lawful permanent residents should apply for citizenship now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vKt1akixSc

For questions regarding applying for citizenship, the naturalization process, or other immigration legal matters, please reach out to LOJO immigration by calling us at
(650) ASK-LOJO or visit us on our website at www.lojolaw.com.

11/16/2023

For those who are applying/have applied for an I-765 Employment Authorization Document, you may receive an EAD with a validity longer than the normal 2 years!

USCIS Increases Employment Authorization Document Validity Period for Certain Categories: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-increases-employment-authorization-document-validity-period-for-certain-categories

"We are updating guidance in the Policy Manual to increase the maximum validity period to 5 years for initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain noncitizens who are employment authorized incident to status or circumstance, including those admitted as refugees, paroled as refuges and granted asylum, as well as recipients of withholding of removal."

If you have questions about your immigration process and you want our help, call our office to schedule a consultation.

11/13/2023

Another helpful tool on the USCIS Online Account:

USCIS expanded personalized processing times as they appear in your MyUSCIS account. Now known as "myProgress," your USCIS account can show you estimated case timelines, and updates on major milestones for your case. This feature is now available to filings of Form I-765, Form I-131, Form N-400, Form I-90, and Form I-130 if filed online or available in your USCIS Online Account!

Checkout our video about it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmEPiDANUFY

And visit the LOJO YouTube channel for more immigration updates!

11/09/2023

For all foreign nationals who have pending applications or petitions with USCIS:

USCIS has launched a new self-service tool to allow you to change your address with USCIS easily! "Most individuals with a USCIS online account can update their mailing and physical address with USCIS for pending applications, petitions, or requests in a single place, eliminating the need to update the address in multiple places."

IMPORTANT: If you have any pending applications, petitions, or requests with USCIS, you MUST inform them of your new address within 10 days of moving.

But there are exceptions! To find out if you can update your address with USCIS through your USCIS Online Account, check out this page on the USCIS website: https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange

If you have questions about your immigration legal process, call our office to schedule a consultation.

ALERT: USCIS is sending messages to certain customers asking them to resubmit