February 2, 2023
H1b Visa Employees: A Source of Skilled Talent for Economic Growth in the US Most U.S. employers have learned how important professional H-1B workers are for the economy. Even as the experts warn of a possible recession, it is not expected to cause a weakening of our labor market, particularly for highly skilled and professional...
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January 25, 2023
USCIS Updates Policy to Automatically Extend Green Cards for U.S. Citizenship / Naturalization Applicants On December 12, 2022 USCIS updated their policy manual to automatically extend Green Cards for U.S. Citizenship applicants. Now, applicants who have properly filed their Form N-400- Application for Naturalization, will automatically receive a 24 month extension of their Green Cards...
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November 10, 2022
As of October 19, 2022, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have a new process called the Temporary Parole Program (TPP), for Venezuelans who would like to come to the United States, but lack U.S. entry documents. Eligible Venezuelan nationals may apply for consideration...
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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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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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