Category: Immigration

Emergency Entry to the U.S. for Compelling Reasons

Posted on 09/08/23

Are you a foreign national who may be otherwise ineligible for a visa and needs to enter the U.S. for emergency reasons? You may be eligible for what’s known as humanitarian parole, a last-resort pathway for people who may otherwise be ineligible for a visa. If you or a family member are preparing to file


Protecting Immigrant Victims of Crimes in Connecticut: U Visa

Posted on 08/23/23

Experiencing crime can be very traumatic, and that’s especially true if you’re an immigrant. Immigrants tend to be unfamiliar with U.S. laws and often have no idea what to do if they’re victimized by a crime. These factors can make immigrants attractive targets to criminals. Many criminals go after non-U.S. citizens because they either can’t


Temporary Protected Status Designations in Connecticut

Posted on 08/21/23

For people from certain countries where return may not be safe, applying for temporary protected status (TPS) to stay in the U.S. on a short-term basis is an option. USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) oversees the TPS program. What questions should you ask your Connecticut immigration lawyer about TPS? What Is Temporary Protected