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Understanding the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

What is an ITIN? An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is issued by the IRS and is for individuals who need a U.S....

Navigating the Changes: Understanding the Upcoming USCIS Fee Increase

Introduction: As the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prepares to implement fee adjustments, it's essential for...

DACA Ruled Unlawful Again by Texas Judge

A federal district court judge in Texas has ruled the Biden Administration's DACA rule unlawful. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival or...

A Criminal Past Does Not Always Mean End of Green Card Dreams

A person can become a lawful permanent resident (“LPR”) in the United States by one of two means: adjustment of status or obtaining an...

Prince Harry, Sixth in Line to the Throne, Steps Down as Senior Member of the Royal Family - What's

By Kennedy Ruffin What do you have in common with a British Prince? Earlier this year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced a change...

Automatic Acquisition of US Citizenship for Children Born Abroad

When does a child born abroad acquire United States citizenship at birth? The Immigration and Nationality Acts specifies several...

Years Long Wait For A Green Card

A family unit has been the ultimate foundation of every civilization known to history. A healthy and stable family is the key to a...

When You Finally Get to Travel You May Need a New Pasport

By Kennedy Ruffin When was the last time you boarded a plane? No doubt, a lot has changed since then. Might you have to obtain a new type...

More Than 100,000 Haitian Immigrants Can Apply For An Extension To Stay In The U.S.

The Biden administration is granting eligible Haitian nationals living in the United States the chance to apply for a new, 18-month...

Secretary Mayorkas Designates Haiti for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced a new 18-month designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status...

Texas Judge rules on a permanent injunction, deeming DACA illegal. What does this mean?

By Ariadna Lopez Landa On Friday July 16, 2021, Judge Andrew Hanen ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is...

Cubans Previously Denied Adjustment of Status Under the Cuban Adjustment Act Might Now Be Eligible f

Good news came from USCIS yesterday, February 23, 2022, for certain Cubans who have previously applied for adjustment of status under the...

Employment Discrimination and Immigration Status/Visas

For many in the workplace, employment discrimination can be a harsh reality. Unfortunately, people experience discrimination in a variety...

DHS Designates Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

Release Date: October 21, 2022 WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ethiopia for...

Attorney Dinh Tran Recognized as Specialist in Immigration Law

Congratulations to our attorney Dinh Tran on becoming a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Immigration Law! This is a...