If you are involved in a Texas immigration law case, you might benefit from a better understanding of the process behind the provisional waiver of unlawful presence. This is a waiver that you might qualify for if you are currently considered to be within the United...
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US Immigration Law
President Biden’s proposed immigration law changes
On his first day in office, President Biden sent a comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress. While reports indicate that it is unlikely the bill will get passed as written, White House officials say that Biden is open to breaking it apart and passing it a...
Important steps to take after becoming a U.S. citizen
The path to becoming an American citizen is a long one. Once you have completed the process, you can now live out the “American Dream” of creating a better life for you and your loved ones right here in San Antonio, Texas. However, there are some steps that you should...
Finance tips for recent immigrants
Immigrating to Texas may make it easier to create a financially stable life for you and your family. However, as an immigrant, there are several decisions that you'll need to make as it relates to your money that American citizens might not even think about. Let's...
What is the current status of the DACA program?
A large number of undocumented immigrants living in Texas could soon become eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. A recent judge's ruling that orders the restoration of the DACA program to its 2017 status reopened program eligibility....
Immigration options for relatives of U.S. citizens and residents
When it comes to immigration, there are many questions surrounding what options a foreign relative of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident has at their disposal. Being uninformed can lead to unintentionally breaking the law, which can affect a permanent resident's...
Immigration policy reversals could take time
Presidential candidate Joe Biden has promised sweeping changes to President Trump’s immigration policies if the Democrat is elected this November. However, a return to Obama-era rules won’t be easy, according to immigration experts. Analyst Sarah Pierce of the...
White House seeks to expand biometric data collection of immigrants
This week a proposed White House policy came to light that could jeopardize the privacy of millions of U.S. immigrants – as well as some U.S. citizens. The proposed measure would require anyone associated with an immigration application process to provide highly...
Why the high turnover of immigration judges recently?
Facing an unending case load is nothing new for immigration judges. Immigration courts are known for having backlogs of cases months – or even years – long. But in the last few years, these judges have begun leaving the bench in startlingly high numbers. In the last...
Why legal immigrants are afraid to file for unemployment benefits
The global health crisis has hit the U.S. economy hard – leaving millions of people unemployed. While the federal government has responded by creating unemployment insurance programs that can assist nearly all categories of workers, many legal immigrants are afraid of...