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04/15/2022

TPS designated for Cameroon for individuals residing in the United States since April 14, 2022.

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2022/04/15/secretary-mayorkas-designates-cameroon-temporary-protected-status-18-months?fbclid=IwAR1S7G_U8P8XKt98DkVpHQniNsp0NcQoFkhtw5qFe51wODpXH0CnaM0gwPQ

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.

03/03/2022

USCIS designated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status. Ukrainians who have been physically present in the United since March 1, 2022 may be eligible to apply and obtain a work permit.

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2022/03/03/secretary-mayorkas-designates-ukraine-temporary-protected-status-18-months?fbclid=IwAR0XDgeTvF2HU1yETCq6-lsw31kiw0lesP9OEZW0reflw_ZMe1ckZr7Yn90

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.

03/02/2022

USCIS has redesignated South Sudan for TPS for 18 months AND designated Sudan for TPS for individuals who have been physically present in the United States since March 1, 2022. This means USCIS is accepting first time applications from Sudanese citizens physically present in the United States since March 1, 2022.

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2022/03/02/secretary-mayorkas-designates-sudan-and-extends-and-redesignates-south-sudan-tps?fbclid=IwAR249kcW4RaM9Qp5B2tvEY-DDA7hYULGrfQZVkT_pqzI6rvwks8B79lhaFg

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new designation of Sudan and an extension and redesignation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.

02/17/2022

It has been a great month in our office. Three clients have been granted asylum and two clients have become U.S. Citizens!

09/13/2021

TPS is extended until December 31, 2022 for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan!

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the automatic extension of TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan.

08/27/2021

This week's video discussing updates to the immigration medical exam starting on October 1, 2021

08/06/2021

Information on TPS for Haiti and benefits for Haitians who previously held TPS

07/30/2021

TPS registration now open for Haitians. Registration period runs from August 3, 2021 to February 3, 2023. Must have been physically present in the US on July 29, 2021.

The Department of Homeland Security today posted for public inspection a Federal Register notice that provides information about how to register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas previously announced this 18-month designation of Hait...

07/16/2021

This week's video goes over what to expect during your citizenship interview with USCIS. The Officer will review your application and go through the civics test with you.

06/25/2021

This week's video discusses who can apply for fiance visa and outlines the process.

06/14/2021

Great news, USCIS announced that it will begin to issue employment authorization and deferred action for pending and new U-visa applications if:--

The principal petitioner properly filed Form I-918, including Form I-918B U Nonimmigrant Status Certification;

The principal petitioner properly filed a personal statement from the petitioner describing the facts of the victimization; and

The result of the principal petitioner’s biometrics has been received.

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20210614-VictimsOfCrimes.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3M8NvL7t6x_UpKvo2NWWp5q6ATX6YgfL8pE4LCusxlBkq2B8iX-oTm5C4

06/14/2021

Buenas noticias! Inmigración anunció que comenzará a dar autorización de empleo y acción diferida para solicitudes de visa U nuevas y pendientes solo si:

1. El Aplicante principal ha sometido el formulario I-918 incluyendo el Formulario I-918B Certificación de Estatus de no inmigrante de la Visa U
2. El Aplicante principal ha sometido correctamente una declaración personal donde describe los hechos de la victimización y:
3. Los resultados del Aplicante principal han sido recibidos los resultados de las huellas