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...
Immigration
Fee to increase by $500 for U.S. naturalization
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...
How individuals with criminal histories can obtain green cards
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 of...
United States immigration laws
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...
USCIS releases H1-B visa report
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...
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to end DACA
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...
Facebook post misleads immigration detainees
While social media is an effective way for Texas residents to spread messages, it also is one of the worst offenders when it comes to enabling bad information. Bad information can lead to serious consequences, especially when it comes to immigration law. For instance,...
Some immigrants express concern about unemployment filing
Some legal immigrants in Texas may be concerned that applying for unemployment could affect the status of their green card application. In part, this is based in fear over the Trump administration's "public charge" rule. This has to do with whether immigrants seek...
Lawsuit filed against immigration officials in visa denial
A company in Texas that wishes to hire a foreign national might pursue an EB-1 visa in some cases, which is for individuals who can demonstrate that they have an extraordinary ability within their profession. However, when the organization that owns the Buffalo...
How military members can file naturalization paperwork
Individuals in Texas who have served in the military or are currently in the military can apply to become naturalized citizens online. Furthermore, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says that military personnel can also receive notices from immigration...
