On behalf of Reina & Bates | Oct 7, 2020 | Immigration
American citizens and lawful permanent residents who marry a foreign spouse may feel thrilled over the United States’ straight-forward immigration process. The U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident may petition for a visa and LPR status for the spouse....
On behalf of Reina & Bates | Sep 29, 2020 | Immigration
Immigrant families in Texas and other parts of the country may have heard about a plan by the Trump Administration to expand the collection of DNA and other data as part of the vetting process for immigrants. This expansion includes a provision that would make it...
On behalf of Reina & Bates | Sep 25, 2020 | Immigration
In September, a group of immigrants who enjoy Temporary Protected Status joined forces to embark on a national tour. The effort represents a push back against efforts to end the program that offers TPS for hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the United States....
On behalf of Reina & Bates | Sep 21, 2020 | Immigration
Individuals in Texas and other parts of the country who understand immigration regulations know that the U.S. visa system can become a problem for an entrepreneur to enter. There are several visa programs that may fit the needs of these business professionals if they...
On behalf of Reina & Bates | Sep 3, 2020 | Immigration
People in Texas who are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program or who are eligible for it might face more confusion as the efforts of the Trump administration to end the program continue. DACA was established in 2012 and allows some people who came...
On behalf of Reina & Bates | Aug 10, 2020 | Immigration
Residents and business owners in Texas, including Dallas and Houston, might be interested in learning about how the government is greatly raising the fee for naturalization. It is being increased by more than 80% by the present administration. Asylum seekers must pay...
On behalf of Reina & Bates | Jul 30, 2020 | Immigration
Any individual in Texas or elsewhere who is applying for a green card to obtain legal citizenship in the United States knows that it’s a truly stressful process. One of the most stressful portions of the paperwork is when applicants are asked to discuss any sort...
On behalf of Reina & Bates | Jul 28, 2020 | Immigration
The federal government regulates immigration under rules established in 1952 when the Immigration and Nationality Act was passed. In 1986, the Immigration Reform and Control Act was passed to curb unauthorized immigration. The IRCA strengthened sanctions against...
On behalf of Reina & Bates | Jul 15, 2020 | Immigration
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services recently made public its estimate of the number of people working in the country through the H1-B visa program. However, it has been pointed out that these numbers are a bit inflated due to the hundreds of...
On behalf of Reina & Bates | Jul 7, 2020 | Immigration
Those living in the Dallas and Houston area as well as other parts of Texas will want to be aware of recent developments regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, otherwise known as DACA. The court struck down efforts by President Donald Trump to...
