November 2, 2022
Our immigration lawyers and legal staff at FitzGerald Law Company, would like to encourage everyone who is a U.S. citizen and has the privilege to be allowed to vote, to vote conscientiously and early on Tuesday November 8, 2022. In addition, we invite everyone who is a resident of Massachusetts to seriously consider voting Yes...
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November 2, 2022
A criminal conviction can simply be overwhelming. It can be incredibly intimidating to stand in front of a courtroom and be accused of a criminal act. A judge will quickly decide whether they can remain free from custody while their case makes its way through the criminal justice system. Generally, the person will have only...
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October 25, 2022
The processing times for a sibling’s green card might be a total mystery for those attempting to help their siblings immigrate to the United States. A knowledgeable immigration lawyer can clarify the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) green card process for siblings. They can also provide accurate information about the standard processing time...
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October 24, 2022
Checking for important updates can be very frustrating when you have a case with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. However, there are multiple ways of checking your case’s status. What is a USCIS Receipt Number, and How Do I Find It? Your receipt number is a unique 13-character identifier that USCIS provides for...
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August 10, 2022
For decades, the US government has made it relatively simple for citizens from certain countries to travel to the U.S. as visitors for short periods without a visa, through its Visa Waiver Program (VWP). More recently, this program has become commonly known now as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization), for the electronic system used to determine...
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July 18, 2022
TPS holders may apply for Legal Permanent Residency (a Green card) in the United States via adjustment of status, now that they are eligible to receive a TPS travel permit (form I-512T),which allows them to lawfully re-enter the U.S. after traveling abroad. While TPS does not allow an individual to apply for residency based solely on...
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May 12, 2022
Cancellation of Removal/ Deportation is a limited form of relief for certain non-permanent residents who are in removal proceedings and meet the following requirements: The alien must demonstrate that they have lived in the United States continuously for the last ten years without any deportation or removal proceedings. The alien must have good moral character...
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April 11, 2022
The TN Visa is a non-immigrant work Visa for qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals in certain specified occupations. These include scientists, engineers, architects, economists, lawyers, accountants, pharmacists, dentists, nutritionists, therapists, veterinarians, nurses, and teachers (see the full list of professions that qualify for a TN Visa). Established by NAFTA (the North American Free Trade Agreement today the United...
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March 25, 2022
Hoping to be selected in the H-1B lottery can be a nerve-wracking experience for both employees as well as employers, as there are usually never enough H-1B visas available to fulfill the demand for them. However, we should not forget, that employers have the option to apply for their employee’s or potential employee’s residency (Green...
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January 17, 2022
What is a non-immigrant visa? A Non-immigrant Visa is a visa for foreigners, who want to come or remain in the United States, on a temporary basis for a specific period of time and purpose, as opposed to an Immigrant Visa through which an individual may obtain a Green Card or Permanent Resident status in the U.S., allowing the...
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January 7, 2022
In the last 2 years our understanding of our workplace has changed. In January of 2020 the majority of us left our homes each day to go to work, whether it be at an office or a customer’s site. But since March of 2020, for many our workplace has been our kitchen, our bedroom, our...
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