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The way immigrants are regarded by Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be changing. In an effort to scrap the Trump administration’s hardline immigration stances and demeaning terminology used to dehumanize immigrants, the Biden administration is updating the way federally funded immigration agencies regard immigrants. A series of memos released …

If currently residing in the United States, Venezuelan nationals and those who last resided in Venezuela may not apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) if they are otherwise eligible to do so. On March 8, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas designated Venezuela for TPS lasting for 18 months, until September 2022. The designation …

Are you planning on immigrating to the United States or currently reside within the U.S.? Partner with an award winning legal team at The Law Offices of James A. Welcome today. The immigration system is complex and you shouldn’t take any chances when it comes to you or your loved one’s ability to obtain legal …

Bold Actions Undertaken by Biden to Support Venezuelans in the U.S. It is no secret that President Biden is making significant efforts to uphold a transparent immigration system that works on behalf of immigrants. In his first fifty days, President Biden undertook actions that have demonstrated just that. For the first time in our nation’s …

On February 18th, the Biden administration announced an interim enforcement memorandum directed toward the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The memorandum outlines the enforcement priorities of ICE officers as set by the former acting secretary David Pekoske. The Interim Revision to Civil Immigration Enforcement and Removal Policies and Priorities is effective immediately and establishes interim …

On Monday, The United States Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal made in a lower federal court by various pro-immigrant rights groups to invalidate the Trump Era rule that blatantly discriminates against immigrants deemed to be a “public charge.” The rule essentially acts as an immigrant wealth test, ensuring those who may legally qualify …

The capital riots seemed to have dominated the news coverage and Twitter trends in the last few weeks of President Trump’s term, notably so. Provoked by false claims of wide-scale election fraud, large masses of Trump supporters, white supremacists, and hate groups besieged the capital hurdling hundreds of congressmen and women into the capital tunnels …

President Biden announced sweeping immigration reform the day he was inaugurated, potentially securing the fundamental freedoms millions of United States Citizens have enjoyed for the nearly eleven million undocumented immigrants residing in the United States. The immigration legislation alone is unlike any of its predecessors. Past attempts made by former President Barack Obama and George …

Researchers anticipate that immigrants will account for 88% of the total U.S. population in the next 50 years. And those who have already immigrated face many challenges, including concerns for safety, stability, and opportunity. When accidents happen, these challenges are exacerbated as immigrants grapple with the fear of losing their status, or worse. Below, we …

The Biden transition team is planning an ambitious legislative agenda to secure a pathway to citizenship for nearly eleven million undocumented immigrants. President-Elect Joe Biden is reportedly gearing up to announce the immigration legislation the day he is inaugurated. With just hours remaining until Biden takes the sacred oath of office, the plan will surely …

The Trump administration has taken decisive actions to undermine the integrity of our immigration system since the President’s arrival at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Blatantly discriminating against immigrant minority groups, jeopardizing the vital infrastructure at USCIS, and weaponizing border officials. This is not the America that welcomed millions on Ellis Island and this will not be …

For the past four years, the immigration system has gone under extensive reformations by the Trump administration, and not in a good way. Our office has been dedicated to delivering the latest news in matters most important to you. As a top-rated Connecticut immigration law firm, we understand the difficulties you have faced and are …