At Antonini & Cohen, we often hear from clients who wonder if it’s possible to self-sponsor in order to get a green card. Typically, the only area where you can...
April Visa Bulletin News
US Department of State shared via its Consular Affairs YouTube Channel that it does not expect much forward movement in the family-based categories for the rest of the...
Bad Conduct and Jokes from the Judges
I was inspired to comment on the recent article, “Bad conduct, leering ‘jokes’ — immigration judges stay on bench,” put out by the San Francisco Chronicle. In it, they...
With TPS set to expire for many countries in October 2021, what could you expect?
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status provided to foreign nationals of certain countries who are unable to return due to unsafe or...
VENEZUELAN TPS UPDATE
We are happy to announce the final regulation granting TPS for Venezuelans has been published! The application period will close in 180 days so it is very important...
Why You Shouldn’t Pre-Pay for Immigration Programs That Have Not Opened
Immigration issues were a forefront of former President Trump’s campaign and administration. During his four-year term, there were many executive orders, policy...
Beware the Promises of Notarios!
Despite the excitement about new White House immigration announcements, it is more important than ever to seek advice from a qualified immigration attorney or an...
H-1B Visa Registration For 2022
The H1-B visa allows for skilled workers to work in the U.S. for 3 years, extendable by another 3. For those who will be sponsored by a U.S. based employer, can...
Biden Inherits Historic Immigration Court Backlog
In 2017, at the beginning of Trump’s presidency, approximately 540,000 individuals had pending deportation cases. According to TRAC Immigration, as Trump exited office...
Can We Fix a Broken Asylum System?
The United States is a country founded by immigrants. Many of our forefathers sought a better life in the US where they could be free from religious persecution,...
Trump Extends “Deferred Enforced Deportation” For Venezuelans
On January 19th the outbound Trump administration issued a memorandum granting Deferred Enforcement (DED) for certain Venezuelans. While this grant, unfortunately,...
REGGAETON STAR: WIN IN BOND CASE – NEW STANDARD TO ARGUE
We recently won a bond case where the odds were definitely stacked against us. Our client was his country’s biggest reggaeton star. Masked policemen pulled over our...
Last-Minute Citizenship Test Changes Under Trump Administration
If you’re applying for citizenship after December 1, 2020, the civics test required for naturalization just got longer and harder. On the way out the door, the Trump...
College Guide for Undocumented Students
Undocumented students face unique hurdles when applying to college. Like many, they see college as the first step toward creating the life they want - toward chasing...
What to Do If You’re Injured on the Job as an Undocumented Worker
Marshall Cohen recently had the opportunity to speak with Laura Lanzisera, an Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyer, about how undocumented workers or immigrants who are...