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Please note that some of the details in these articles may be out of date.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Budget Crisis

The Coronavirus pandemic continues to affect all parts of the country including United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS is an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which is responsible for administering the country’s immigration system. The pandemic has led to a large drop in the amount of applications submitted by immigrants … Read more

Orden Ejecutiva que Suspende la Entrada de Ciertos Inmigrantes

La propagación del Coronavirus (COVID-19) continúa teniendo efectos devastadores en la inmigración a los Estados Unidos. El 22 de abril de 2020, el presidente Donald Trump firmó una nueva orden ejecutiva que restringe la entrada de ciertos inmigrantes a los Estados Unidos durante 60 días, con algunas excepciones. El orden completa se puede leer aquí. … Read more

Executive Order Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrants

The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to have devastating impacts on immigration to the United States. On April 22, 2020, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order that restricts certain immigrants from entering the United States for 60 days, with some exceptions. The full order can be read here. The Executive Order states … Read more

States Ask Supreme Court to Put “Public Charge” Rules on Hold

In earlier posts, we discussed the Trump Administration’s proposed new rule about denying permanent resident status to applicants who are considered likely to become a “public charge.” In January 2020, the Supreme Court issued an order that allowed U.S. immigration officials to put the new rules into effect while it is still being challenged in … Read more

Inmigrantes Detenidos y COVID-19

En las últimas semanas, Coronavirus (o COVID-19) ha causado estragos a lo largo de los Estados Unidos. Una población altamente vulnerable en este momento incluye inmigrantes que están detenidos. Mientras el Procurador General William Barr ordenó la liberación de los presos federales médicamente vulnerables, el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus … Read more

Immigrant Detainees Battling Coronavirus

Over the past few weeks, Coronavirus (or COVID-19) has wreaked havoc all throughout the United States. One highly vulnerable population at this time includes immigrants who are currently being held in detention. While Attorney General William Barr has ordered the release of medically vulnerable federal inmates, there has yet to be a nationwide effort by … Read more

We are STILL here for you

Just a short note to let you know that we are STILL working with you on your immigration matters during the Coronavirus public health emergency.  Although we are not able to see you in person at this time, we are able to work with you by phone calls, video consultations, and communications by email, U.S. … Read more

Las Noticias de Coronavirus e Inmigración

A lo largo de las últimas semanas, la propagación del Coronavirus (o COVID-19) ha causado grandes trastornos en todo el mundo. Todas las facetas de la vida se han visto afectadas en los Estados Unidos, incluida la inmigración. El presidente Donald Trump declaró una emergencia nacional el 13 de marzo de 2020. Su proclamación completa … Read more