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The Affidavit of Support or Immigration Form I-864 may seem daunting for family-based immigrants who work for a US company. The form is an immigration documentation form combined with financial records, not unlike a tax return. This document is required for the vast majority of family-based and some employment-based immigrants. Preparing and filing the form …
The final step of the marriage green card process is the marriage-based green card interview. It will be scheduled by the National Visa Center (NVC) if the non-resident spouse lives abroad. If the individual obtaining the green card came to the U.S. on a visa and married a U.S. citizen after 90 days, he or …
Growing pressure from immigration advocates to extend Temporary Protective Status for Nicaraguans may force the Biden administration to act. In November of 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced the redesignation of TPS status for several countries, including Nicaragua. Since the 1990s, TPS has protected millions of immigrants who cannot return safely to their country …
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced a proposed fee increase affecting certain immigration and naturalization benefit requests. Noting the influx of immigration applications, humanitarian programs, the need for additional USCIS employees, and application delays, DHS considers the fee increase justified. With 96% of USCIS funding from filing fees, DHS asserts that new fees …
With Title-42 phasing out in May, the Biden administration is weighing other options to deter immigration. With the higher influx of migrants expected, the administration may consider detaining migrant families who enter the United States illegally. Although not officially announced, this proposal would cause undue harm to migrant families. Over three years, the United States …
The concept of deportation is frightening, isolating, and overwhelming. If one of your loved ones faces deportation, contact a Connecticut immigration attorney to discuss your options. One minor run-in with the law, even for individuals with green cards, can place deportation on the table. Deportation would mean stripping them from their job, home, family, friends, …
Last week, President Biden declared an end to the government’s long-standing Covid national emergency. After nearly three years in effect and millions of lives lost from the deadly virus, the administration is seeking to do away with emergency benefits that supported millions. In December of last year, the Supreme Court halted the administration’s attempt to …
The Trump-era rule that has been used by the Biden administration over a million times has prevented asylum seekers from entering the United States under “public health” concerns. In March 2020, the program was enacted to prevent the spread of Covid by denying entry to migrants. Although its earliest intention was somewhat understandable during the …
The Biden administration announced plans to expand the eligibility of Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants. The humanitarian crises in Haiti coupled with a corrupt government only emboldened the U.S. stance to promote its commitment to helping Haitian immigrants. Since the 1990s, TPS has protected millions of immigrants who have been unable to return …
Synopsis The first immigration case on the Supreme Court’s docket will have significant implications for the Biden administration and its discretion on removing undocumented immigrants. Earlier this year, a federal court sided in favor of Texas’s challenge to the DHS’s 2021 “Guidelines for the Enforcement of Civil Immigration Law” and effectively nullified its implementation. The …
On October 12th, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced plans to further support Venezuelan immigrants who have suffered significant financial and political hardships under Venezuela’s corrupt leadership. Fortunately, the Department of Homeland Security recognizes the need to uphold humane immigration practices by further supporting Venezuelans who are seeking to flee the economic turmoil …
On Monday, The Department of Homeland Security ended the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico Policy.” Following the Supreme Court’s order and certification of its decision, the Biden administration moved to dismantle the program. First enacted in 2019, the program forced asylum seekers to await their court appearances outside of the United States. It received the blight …
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Attorney Welcome made sure that my rights were protected and that I would get the best possible outcome for my case. I am so thankful that I went to him for help instead of trying to fight the court alone. He was understanding and honest throughout the entire court process and he kept me updated on how my case was going and what I should expect. He is not just experienced in court; he is extremely familiar with Connecticut courts and he knows what to expect from specific courts and judges. I could not have asked for a better result. Going to him for help was the best decision I’ve ever made.
My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with James Welcome for our immigration case, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the service. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to our case are truly exceptional. It's not every day that you come across a legal team that goes above and beyond to ensure a positive experience, but that's exactly what we got.
Just wanted to take a second to thank you for helping me. It was a pretty unsettling experience and you helped me a ton. I know I have no real way to repay you but I wanted to tell you that I truly appreciate your help.
I just wanted to drop you a note to say a Huge thank you to you and your team, for all your assistance over the last 2 years. It has been a long road but I am finally at the end of it with green card in Hand.
A Major Immigration Bill Has Been Signed Into Law President Trump has signed a new immigration funding bill that will provide nearly $70 billion to ICE, Border Patrol, and other immigration enforcement agencies through the end of his term. While this law does not change who can apply for a green card, citizenship, asylum, or …
In a major setback for the Trump administration, a federal judge recently ruled that several immigration policies used to stop or delay green card applications, citizenship cases, asylum claims, and work permit requests were unlawful. The ruling orders USCIS to resume processing many immigration applications that had been frozen for months, particularly those involving immigrants …
Immigrant families across the United States are feeling nervous right now, and for good reason. Between increased immigration enforcement, stricter green card policies, more aggressive interviews, and growing uncertainty surrounding immigration laws, many people are worried about what could happen next under the Trump administration. At the Welcome Law Firm, we speak with immigrants every …
The Trump administration has announced a sweeping immigration policy change that could force many green card applicants to leave the United States during the application process and complete their cases abroad. The new rule has immediately sparked concern among immigrants, immigration attorneys, employers, and advocacy groups who warn that the policy could disrupt families, careers, …
For more than a century, the law has been simple. If you are born in the United States, you are a U.S. citizen. It is not something most people question. It is something families rely on. So why is this even being debated today? The Supreme Court heard oral arguments addressing whether birthright citizenship should …
Proving negligence in a Bridgeport slip-and-fall case requires demonstrating that a property owner knew (or should have known) about a hazard and failed to act. In Connecticut, building a strong premises liability case relies on gathering evidence quickly, often before the hazardous condition is cleaned, repaired, or altered. The property owner’s knowledge of the danger, …
If you are preparing to file an immigration case, you may feel confident in your situation. Your relationship is real, your eligibility for a marriage-based green card or family petition seems clear, and you have gathered what you believe are the right documents. So why do strong immigration cases still get denied? This is one …
If you are going through the immigration process right now, you have probably asked yourself this at some point. Can an immigration attorney actually help move my case faster? Can a lawyer improve my chances of approval? Or is this something I can handle on my own by just filing the paperwork? These are fair …
If your immigration case has been denied or is taking longer than expected, you are not alone. We speak with families across Connecticut every day who are in this exact position, trying to understand what went wrong and what they should do next. Maybe you followed every step. You filed your application, submitted your documents, …
If you are planning to visit the United States or have family members abroad hoping to come here, there is an important policy change you need to understand. The U.S. government is expanding its visa bond program, now requiring certain applicants from additional countries to post up to $15,000 as part of the visa process. …
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