Attorney Timothy Jones

08/19/2024

Parole in Place for spouses of U.S. citizens is now live! As of today, if you're married to a U.S. citizen and you've lived in the U.S. for ten years, you may be eligible to get on the path to a green card without leaving the U.S., even if you entered the U.S. illegally. Give us a call and we can discuss your eligibility.

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06/18/2024

An exciting new Biden program will give undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. since June 17, 2014, and who are married to U.S. citizens as of June 17, 2024 or earlier, the chance to get green cards without leaving the U.S. This includes immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally.
This is obviously fantastic news for a lot of American families.
We’ll update this page once more information is released, but here are a few things to keep in mind:
1. We still don’t have a lot of details about the program. It probably won’t be available until August. Wait until the program is available before hiring legal assistance.
2. Be careful about who you have help you with this process. Some “notarios” may offer their services with this before the program details are finalized—some of them may take your money and disappear. Choosing the wrong person to assist you with this may cause you major problems, including the possibility of deportation. There are qualified immigration attorneys in the Idaho Falls area. You can contact us directly or you can find a list of qualified immigration attorneys at the American Immigration Lawyer Association here: https://ailalawyer.com/
3. You will likely need to prove you’ve been in the U.S. the last ten years. Things like school records, paystubs, etc. will be helpful to show your history in the U.S. You can start collecting those now.
4. You’ll also need to provide evidence of the marriage. Proof you’ve been living with your spouse, you share finances, and you share a life together. Lease agreements, joint bank statements, joint tax returns, and pictures are all helpful.
5. Filing fees will likely be expensive. Start saving now.
6. If Donald Trump becomes president, this program will most certainly be closed. Additionally, court cases could potentially stop or slow it. It has the potential to be a huge help to a lot of American families, but like anything in immigration, success is not guaranteed.
If you entered the U.S. illegally, you’ve been in the U.S. for at least ten years, and you’re married to a U.S. citizen, keep a close eye on this program. It may be the best way for you to get a green card.

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06/29/2023

I'm looking to hire someone to work with clients and government forms in my Idaho Falls office. The clients are great; the government forms are not. Main qualifications are book-smart (necessary for the government forms) and friendly (necessary for the clients). Pay is $18 or more. Full-time position, although I will consider part-time for the right candidate. If you know anyone who may be interested, they can email me a resume at [email protected].

01/05/2023

Have friends or family in Haiti, Cuba, or Nicaragua who want to come to the U.S.? You may be able to sponsor them soon.

Under the plan, some migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti would be allowed to enter the U.S. legally if they have financial sponsors.

01/04/2023

USCIS is planning on sharply increasing immigration fees. The proposed rules will increase the cost of filing many forms by 20% and some common forms will more than double in price. The changes aren't guaranteed to take place, but it's likely that applying for an immigration status will become more expensive within the next few months. If you're thinking of filing, now's the time to do it--before prices go up.

Alert: USCIS encourages public comment on this

11/02/2022

I'll be at BYU-I tomorrow (Thursday November 3rd) at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the marriage green card process. The seminar will take place in the Taylor Building cultural hall. We will have pizza for those who attend.

08/26/2022

It's time to start the process for seasonal visas for next summer. H-2B visas are great for companies that handle landscaping, forestry, construction, tourist industry, and other non-agricultural seasonal jobs. They're especially useful for companies that need a lot of workers who'll be doing the same job. It's important that you begin the process now.

07/19/2022

Congress has been slow to move on much-needed immigration reform, but at least they're considering some right now--specifically for year-round farm workers, such as those working on dairy farms. Obviously that would be a big deal for many immigrants in Idaho.

Two Senators are closer then ever before on an immigration-related bill that would provide a much-needed workforce for agriculture. But can they get the Farm Bureau on board the final sticking point?

05/23/2022

Getting married this summer? Congratulations! And for those who may be eligible for a green card after marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, two things to keep in mind:

1. Collect evidence of the wedding! Even if it's a simple courthouse wedding, make sure to take pictures. If you rented space, bought a wedding cake, or bought a dress, keep the receipts. They can help with your green card application.

2. Watch out for international travel! Traveling internationally before or after your wedding can cause various problems--it might delay your case, it might lead to you not being able to reenter the U.S. after travel, it might even lead to a ban. This includes cruises. Speak to an immigration attorney before you make plans for international travel.

There are a lot of other factors that can affect your green card case that you should be aware of prior to the wedding--things like the impact of the J-1 2-year rule, prior divorces and annulments, children who may be able to get a green card too depending on the situation, whether it's best to get married abroad, whether a fiance visa is a good option, and if an extreme hardship waiver might be necessary.

Immigration law is complex. Give us a call at 208-206-1475 and we can discuss your green card process.

05/13/2022

If you're eligible for a green card or citizenship, now's a great time to apply. Why?
1. It's cheaper. President Trump tried to raise filing fees significantly. He failed. Filing fees have stayed the same for several years; however, with inflation, rising costs, and possibly a new president in a couple of years, there's a good chance the process will be a lot more expensive three or four years from now.
2. It's simpler right now. President Trump changed the citizenship test to make it harder (it's back to the normal test now) and made the green card process much more difficult with his public charge form (which President Biden got rid of). If Trump becomes president again, expect the process to become more difficult too.

If you're eligible for citizenship or a green card, don't procrastinate. Get it taken care of while it's easier to do.

04/29/2022

There's a new process for people to bring in loved ones from Ukraine. More details here: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/uniting-for-ukraine

The I-134 process can be complicated. We can help.

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03/30/2022

Permanent legal secretary position for a small immigration law firm in Rexburg. 20 hours/week, potential to turn into full-time position in future. Hours flexible but must be between 9:00 and 5:00 Monday through Friday. Starting pay is $15/hour or more. Raises available for employees who become long-term. Will be responsible for answering phones, filling out extensive legal forms, working directly with clients to collect information and documents, putting together packets to file, and other responsibilities. Must have experience with Microsoft Word, be able to work independently, and have a good eye for detail. Must have at least one of the following qualifications: prior experience with a law firm, 4-year college degree, bilingual, or professional editing experience. Email PDF-format resume to us (Facebook hides the email address but you can find it at our website, www.attorneytimjones.com) to apply. We will not consider resumes sent via Facebook.