A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident in a same-sex marriage to a foreign national may now file an I-130 spousal petition. Read the Full Article Here
DOMA struck down!
The Supreme Court strikes down the Defense of Marriage Act. Stay tuned for updates on the immigration implications of this historic decision. Read the Full Article Here
Temporary Protected Status re-designated and extended for Syria
DHS has re-designated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended the existing TPS designation for the country from Oct. 1, 2013, through March 31, 2015. Read the Full Article Here
Temporary Protected Status extended for Salvadorans
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of El Salvador for an additional 18 months, beginning Sept. 10, 2013, and ending March 9, 2015. Read the Full Article Here
Provisional unlawful presence waivers
Beginning March 4, 2013, certain immigrant visa applicants who are spouses, children and parents of U.S. citizens (immediate relatives) can apply for provisional unlawful presence waivers before they leave the United States. The provisional unlawful presence waiver process allows individuals, who only need a waiver of inadmissibility for unlawful presence, to apply for a waiver […]