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Keeping Families Together – What is Happing Now?
In June, President Biden announced a new program allowing certain undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to request parole and remain in...
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Bennett & Harker
Aug 11 min read
USCIS Extends Labor-Based Deferred Action Initial Grant Period From Two Years to Four Years
The labor-based deferred action program was created for immigrant workers involved in labor disputes with their employer (or potentially...
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Bennett & Harker
Jun 261 min read
Work Permits Extended under Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
USCIS announced that it is extending work permits for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal,...
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Bennett & Harker
Jun 212 min read
Biden Announces Executive Action to Help Keep Families Together in the U.S.
There was some a very exciting news from the White House this week! The Biden administration announced a new policy which will allow...
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Bennett & Harker
Jun 61 min read
President Biden announces severe limitations on asylum claims at the southern border
Starting on June 5, 2024, new limitations on requests for asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border went into effect. The restrictions, put in...
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Bennett & Harker
May 232 min read
¿Cuáles son los componentes de una solicitud de asilo sólida?
Muchas personas ingresan a Estados Unidos todos los días buscando asilo aquí, pero muchas de esas personas finalmente no calificarán para...
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Bennett & Harker
May 232 min read
What are the components of a strong asylum claim?
Many people enter the U.S. every day seeking asylum here, but many of those people will ultimately not qualify for asylum. So, what are...
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Bennett & Harker
May 162 min read
Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Generally, U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can petition on behalf of certain eligible family members so that they may apply...
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Bennett & Harker
May 91 min read
First Quarter Review – Bennett & Harker is off to a great start in 2024!
It’s hard to believe it’s already May! Our attorneys have been hard at work this year, and it has really paid off for our clients. So far...
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Bennett & Harker
May 23 min read
The Humanitarian Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans
Announced by the Biden administration in January 2023, Humanitarian Parole for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV) was...
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Bennett & Harker
Apr 251 min read
Happy Birthday to Founding Partner, Malia Bennett!
At Bennett & Harker, the month of April is all about celebrating our founding partner, Malia Bennett, whose birthday is this month. Malia...
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Bennett & Harker
Apr 182 min read
Understanding the Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
A two-year conditional green card is issued to immigrants who have been married less than 2 years when they obtained permanent residence...
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Bennett & Harker
Apr 111 min read
What is a T visa?
The T visa is a temporary visa available to certain individuals who have been victims of human trafficking inside the United States. To...
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Bennett & Harker
Apr 42 min read
Understanding the I-765V Employment Authorization for Certain Abused Nonimmigrant Spouses
USCIS offers a limited remedy for spouses of U.S. nonimmigrant visa holders who have been a victim, or whose child has been a victim, of...
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Bennett & Harker
Mar 281 min read
If I entered the U.S. without documents, can my adult U.S. Citizen child still apply for me to get my green card?
There is a common perception in the immigrant community that as soon as a U.S. citizen child turns 21, they will be able to apply for...
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Bennett & Harker
Mar 212 min read
Proving the Authenticity of Your Marriage for a Green Card Application
A couple is required to prove they have a “bona fide relationship” for an immigrant to obtain a green card via a marriage to a Lawful...
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Bennett & Harker
Mar 141 min read
Can you apply for Citizenship if you have a DUII on your record?
Having one DUII, DWI, or other alcohol related traffic charge on your record does not necessarily make you ineligible to apply for U.S....
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Bennett & Harker
Mar 62 min read
The ITIN for Immigrants without Social Security Numbers
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a nine-digit number issued by the IRS to help immigrants comply with U.S. tax laws...
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Bennett & Harker
Feb 291 min read
Are you ready to become a U.S. Citizen?
If you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States, you may be eligible to apply for Citizenship. Becoming a U.S. Citizen comes...
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Bennett & Harker
Feb 212 min read
The U visa for Victims of Serious Crimes
The U visa was enacted as part of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act in 2000. It recognizes the vulnerability often...
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