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New York Mets baseball player Jose Quintana became a #NewUSCitizen on March 19! José Guillermo Quintana is a professional baseball player from Columbia and the starting pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He previously played in...
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar) for an additional 18 months, from May 26, 2024, to November 25, 2025, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Burma that prevent individuals from safely...
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If you're sending in several immigration applications at once to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it's best to include a separate payment for each one. That way, if there's a problem with one application and it gets rejected, it...
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Godoy Law Office Immigration Attorneys is proud to announce we have opened our 4th location in the Chicago area. Our new office is located in Elgin, Illinois, and will make it more convenient for people in the northwestern suburbs of...
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"I have the power."Action movie icon Dolph Lundgren recently added another impressive feat to his resume - becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen! The Swedish-born star took the Oath of Allegiance in a Los Angeles ceremony, officially becoming #NewUSCitizen. Lundgren, known...
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Navigating the Adjustment of Status application process to receive a green card can feel overwhelming. One crucial but often overlooked form is Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination & Vaccination Record. Filing this form alongside your Form I-485, Application to...
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The I-130 Petition for Alien Relative is a crucial first step for many individuals seeking permanent residency in the United States through family sponsorship. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires the U.S citizen or Legal Permanent Resident to file...
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Many individuals receive a conditional green card, often based on marriage. You cannot renew a conditional green card and will lose your permanent resident status if you fail to seek a full green card. Failing to take action can lead...
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has finalized a new rule impacting several key areas for immigration and naturalization applicants and petitioners. The new fees, forms and premium processing are effective April 1, 2024. In their new rule published January...
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The Biden administration is reviewing a plan to raise visa application fees for the first time since 2016. The proposal, which has drawn thousands of public comments, could see a 40% increase across the board, with most of the additional...
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