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July 18, 2021

Can I Get a Green Card with a Marijuana Conviction?

A criminal conviction for possession of marijuana can make an application for adjustment of status more difficult, but still not impossible with the right help.

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July 4, 2021

Getting Visa Appointments During Covid

Learn how to obtain visas to travel to the U.S. even if your country is on the covid banned list.

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December 14, 2020

TPS Extended for Nine Months for El Salvador

USCIS announced that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nine month — from January 4, 2021 to October 4, 2021 — for recipients from six countries, inluding El Salvador. The other five countries included in the announcement are Haiti, Nicaragua, Honduras, Nepal, and Sudan.

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December 9, 2020

USCIS Accepting DACA Applications Again

USCIS just announced that it will comply with an order from a U.S. District Court judge to restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to the way it was before. After four years of various attempts to undermine, cancel, or just refuse to implement the program, the program is fully restored at this point.

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April 23, 2020

What is Parole in Place for Military Spouses?

Parole in Place (PIP) is a process by which spouses of members of the U.S. military -- including National Guard and Reserves and veterans -- can adjust status to permanent residents even if they would otherwise be ineligible due to unlawful entry.

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June 20, 2019

Know Your Rights During An Immigration Raid

Immigration raids have become commonplace as immigrants in San Antonio face increased enforcement actions. They might show up without notice in your home or the home of someone close to you. In the event that you find yourself caught in an immigration raid, use the following advice to protect your rights.

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August 1, 2018

What To Expect In Your US Citizenship Interview

To understand the naturalization process, it's important to highlight why the citizenship test and interview process are necessary.

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June 12, 2018

Can I Naturalize If I Have Criminal Convictions?

For legal permanent residents who have ever been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a crime the process becomes more complicated.

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April 2, 2018

Conozca sus derechos durante una redada

Las redadas se han vuelto comunes en San Antonio y como resultado los inmigrantes en esta área han sido sujetos a acciones legales. Podrían aparecer en su casa o la casa de un ser querido. En el evento que se vea atrapado en una redada, siga estos consejos para que proteja sus derechos.

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March 6, 2018

Como Mantener Su Estatus De Residente

Muchos poseedores de la tarjeta verde ponen en peligro su estatus saliendo de los Estados Unidos por periodos extendidos de tiempo, abandonando su status de residente permanente, o rompiendo la ley. Para preservar su tarjeta verde, haga lo siguiente.

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February 23, 2018

How to Maintain Green Card Status

Now, more than ever, immigrants in the United States must be ready and prepared in case events spiral down against their favor. If this happens, be ready and prepared with the knowledge on how to maintain your green card.

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January 18, 2018

Trump Elimina Protección Para 200,000 Salvadoreños Inmigrantes

De acuerdo a un nuevo reporte publicado por la administración de Trump el 8 de Enero, 2018, el programa que permite a los salvadoreños permanecer en los Estados Unidos con estatus de protección temporal (TPS) terminara.

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January 8, 2018

Trump Administration Ends Protected Status for 200,000 El Salvadoran Immigrants

A program that has allowed native El Salvadorans to live in the U.S. with temporary protected status was revoked. Now, 200,000 El Salvadorans must get help.

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January 3, 2018

¿Qué Puedo Hacer Para Obtener Cambios Positivos?

Los cambios rápidos a las pólizas de inmigración han dejado a muchos con el deseo de focalizar su apoyo a una póliza más positiva. Pero la solución a este problema no queda en las manos del gobierno, empiezan con usted.

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December 22, 2017

What Can You Do to Effect Positive Change in our Immigration Laws?

Immigration policy changes fast during the Trump era. Already, we've seen DACA revoked, countless ICE raids, travel bans put in place for various countries, and a drastic change in the perception of all immigrants. Here's what you can do to help immigrants in need.

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November 29, 2017

Can You Get Deported if You Have a Misdemeanor?

You can get deported for some misdemeanors. However, it's critical to know the difference between what misdemeanors are grounds for legal deportation and which ones are not.

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October 12, 2017

The DREAM Act, DACA, and How This May All Help You

Now that DACA has been cancelled by the Trump administration, the fate of many immigrant minors rest in the hands of the DREAM Act. Will it pass?

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October 12, 2017

El DREAM Act, DACA y Como Todo Esto Podría Ayudarlo

Después del termino de renovaciones de DACA, varias personas se han preguntado cual es el siguiente paso. Para los inmigrantes indocumentados que fueron traídos aquí como niños, la respuesta podría determinar si son regresados a países a los cuales no pertenecen.

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September 5, 2017

The Elimination of DACA – What You Need to Know

On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, the Trump Administration moved forward with efforts to stop the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA). Here's what you need to know to adjust your immigration status accordingly.

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September 5, 2017

La eliminación de DACA

El martes, 5 de septiembre del 2017, la administración de Trump avanzó con sus planes para detener el program de Consideración de Acción Diferida Para Los Llegados en la Infancia, también conocido como el Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival o DACA por sus siglas en inglés. Durante los siguientes 6 meses, el programa será reducido hasta ser eliminado.

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