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July 19, 2020
Applying for a Work Permit as an Asylum Applicant
If you are applying for asylum in the United States, there are separate requirements to meet if you are simultaneously applying for a work permit. Only certain immigrants can apply for a work permit, also known as Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Prior to 1994, asylum seekers were able to get EADs upon arrival in the […]
June 5, 2020
Domestic Violence Asylum Claim and Family As a Social Group Asylum Claim
If you filed a domestic violence type asylum claim before June 11, 2018 or a family as a social group before February 20, 2019, we have a retroactivity argument you can make in court. Retroactivity Argument Regarding Matter of A-B (domestic violence type asylum) & Matter of L-E-A (Family as a social group type asylum). […]
May 12, 2020
U Visa: Turning Tragedy Around
In the year 2000, the United States Congress passed the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act. The law was passed in response to growing concerns of violent crime occurring within the United States, with the victims of said crime sometimes being foreign nationals who are afraid to speak to law enforcement. The result of […]
May 3, 2020
Form i589: Asylum Versus Withholding of Removal: What are the Differences?
When coming to the United States to escape persecution or torture, many think asylum is their only way to remain in the U.S. However, there are many different ways to stay in the U.S., and one of these lesser known methods is withholding of removal. The following is an overview of the differences between asylum […]
April 22, 2020
Losing your Passport or Naturalization Certificate
Losing your passport or naturalization certificate is an extremely stressful situation to find yourself in. Your naturalization certificate serves as proof to obtain a United States passport and other benefits provided to citizens. Without a naturalization certificate, you are unable to get a passport. Without a passport, you will be unable to leave the United States. When […]
April 14, 2020
COVID Updates Related To Immigration
Here are some COVID 19 updates related to immigration: PORTLAND, OREGON IMMIGRATION COURT (EOIR) The Portland Immigration Court EOIR is closed for hearings, where the individual is not detained, through the end of April 2020. If you had a court appearance during this time, your court will be rescheduled and a notice will be sent […]
April 8, 2020
Cancellation of Removal (E42b) and Work Permits
Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), otherwise known as work permits, provide immigrants with the ability to lawfully work within the United States. Only certain immigrants may apply for EADs. Those applying for cancellation of removal as a non-lawful permanent resident (E42b) can apply for EADs. What is Cancellation of Removal for Nonlegal Permanent Residents (E42b)? Cancellation […]
March 19, 2020
Applicants’ Guide to Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents
Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents, filed through a E-42A application, is an important relief mechanism for green card holders who have been placed in removal. To qualify for cancellation of removal, you must prove the following to an immigration judge: You’ve had permanent residency status for at least 5 years at the time […]
March 5, 2020
Being Born a Woman In Central America
In the USA, the fight for equality started many years ago. Our fight stemmed from a time in history where women were not viewed as equal to men. Here in the USA, Women were once deprived of things such as public schooling, the ability to work alongside men and also have any position of power […]
February 28, 2020
Public Charge Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court On The Public Charge Last Friday, February 21, 2020, Justice Sotomayor issued a scathing dissent on the Supreme Court’s 5-4 vote overruling various District Court injunctions that blocked the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule, fulfilling the government’s request and allowing the controversial “public charge” rule to go into effect in every […]