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Keeping Families Together Timeline and Updates
As of October 2, 2024, the future of the Keeping Families Together Parole in Place program is uncertain. While we are hopeful for a positive outcome in the ongoing lawsuit affecting the program, a current court order has paused Keeping...
The Long-Lasting Impact of the nearly “Permanent” Bar
In the wake of President’s Biden’s “Keeping Families Together” parole program, the long-drawn-out consequences of the “permanent” bar continue to surface. Assuming the parole program is allowed to continue, individuals who may otherwise benefit greatly from the parole program may...
I think I have Extraordinary Ability but I don’t have an employer, what can I do?
What is this Extraordinary Ability Visa I’ve Heard so Much About? An extraordinary ability (EB1A) visa is a sub-category of the employment based first preference (EB-1) classification for an immigrant petition. The EB-1A is available to individuals who have extraordinary...
BREAKING UPDATE: Texas Judge Orders Pause on Keeping Families Together Parole Program
As reported in our August 23, 2024 blog post, a lawsuit filed by 16 states and led by the state of Texas was filed in the Eastern District of Texas. On August 26, 2024, the judge assigned to the case,...
Lawsuit Filed to Stop New Biden Immigration Program Helping Spouses of U.S. Citizens Legalize Status in the U.S.
Brief Summary of the Biden Program As many of you know, the Biden administration began accepting applications for the Keeping Families Together Program on Monday, August 19, 2024. This program allows certain spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to apply...
Biden’s Parole in Place for Spouses of US Citizens Begins August 19, 2024 / El Programa de Parole de la Administración Biden Para Cónyuges de ciudadanos estadounidenses empieza el 19 de Agosto, 2024.
Starting August 19, 2024, eligible spouses and children of U.S. citizens will be able to apply for President Biden’s Keeping Families Together Program. This new provision aims to provide relief and stability for families by allowing eligible individuals to stay...
To Premium Process or Not, That is the Question
Processing times for USCIS applications can be many months. The time frames to adjudicate a case with USCIS can vary from a couple of months to over 2 years. This can cause much angst to applicants who are eagerly awaiting a...
New Illinois Law Allowing Driver Licenses and State Ids for Noncitizens and Individuals without a Social Security Number
A press release from the State of Illinois in June 2023 announced that Governor Pritzker signed legislation into law that will allow undocumented immigrants and individuals without a social security number to obtain a standardized Illinois Driver’s License. This new...
