Tanya Powers
Beware of Immigration Scams!
Details of how to apply for the new PIP program are not yet available. The wrong advice could harm your chances
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Tanya Powers
May 83 min read
Unlocking the Ballot Box: Permanent Residents Must Become Citizens to Vote
Not everyone residing in a country is eligible to vote. For LPRs, the pathway to participating involves naturalization
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Tanya Powers
Apr 32 min read
Navigating the Visa Bulletin: Your Guide to Understanding Immigration Quotas and Priority Dates
In the complex world of immigration, one of the most critical documents for hopeful applicants and their sponsors is the Visa Bulletin.
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Tanya Powers
Mar 151 min read
Changes to USCIS Filing Fees
USCIS changed the filing fees for certain immigration and naturalization forms and also released new versions of several forms.
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Tanya Powers
Feb 193 min read
H-1B Season: A Guide for Applicants and Employers
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.
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Tanya Powers
Sep 27, 20232 min read
Navigating Turbulence: Would a Government Shutdown Impact My Immigration Case?
Government shutdowns have become an unfortunate reality in the United States in recent years, causing disruptions across various federal ...
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Tanya Powers
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Beware of Immigration Marriage Fraud: Protecting Your Future
While legitimate cross-border marriages are a beautiful testament to love . . . immigration marriage fraud is a serious offense that can ...
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Tanya Powers
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Demystifying the USCIS Unlawful Presence Waiver: A Comprehensive Guide
The Unlawful Presence Waiver is a crucial tool for individuals who have accrued unlawful presence in the U.S. and face bars to re-entry.
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Tanya Powers
Jul 26, 20221 min read
Expedite Requests with USCIS
USCIS will consider expedite requests on a case-by-case basis and has complete discretion whether to grant the request or not.
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Tanya Powers
Jul 7, 20222 min read
Protecting Your Permanent Residency
For many, the process of obtaining a green card can be a complex and challenging effort...permanent resident status can be revoked under cer
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Tanya Powers
Jun 1, 20221 min read
NO MORE COMBO CARDS?
USCIS recently began issuing employment authorization documents and advance parole documents separately.
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Tanya Powers
May 19, 20221 min read
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) – Ukraine
Ukraine has been designated for TPS, for 18 months, effective April 19, 2022, through Oct. 29, 2023.
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Tanya Powers
May 12, 20224 min read
Parole for Ukrainians
The U.S. announced Uniting for Ukraine. Uniting for Ukraine provides a way for Ukrainian citizens to come to the U.S. ...
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Tanya Powers
Feb 2, 20222 min read
EXPEDITING EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTS AND ADVANCE PAROLE TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
Five years ago, USCIS routinely took 3 months to issue EADs and advance parole travel documents . . .
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Tanya Powers
Jan 26, 20221 min read
DERIVATIVE CITIZENSHIP FOR LPR CHILDREN OF U.S. CITIZENS
If you are a U.S. citizen and have children under the age of 18 years old living in the United States who are LPRs living in ...
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Tanya Powers
Jan 19, 20223 min read
OVERVIEW OF THE NATURALIZATION PROCESS AND BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Naturalization is the process by which a lawful permanent resident applies for and is granted U.S. citizenship. U.S. citizenship is a ...
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Tanya Powers
Jan 12, 20222 min read
U-VISA PETITIONERS – BONA FIDE DETERMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
The U visa is available to victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or ...
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Tanya Powers
Jan 7, 20221 min read
MY H-1B REGISTRATION WASN’T SELECTED THIS YEAR — NOW WHAT?
The H-1B visa category allows employers to sponsor foreign nationals performing work in a “specialty occupation.” This typically requires ..
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Tanya Powers
Oct 28, 20211 min read
USCIS Extends Evidence of Status for Conditional Permanent Residents with Pending Form I-751
USCIS began extending the time that receipt notices can be used to show evidence of status from 18 months to 24 months for petitioners who
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Tanya Powers
Oct 21, 20211 min read
USCIS Extended Flexibility for Responding to Some Agency Requests
USCIS announced that it is extending the flexibilities in responding to some requests
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