Bennett & Harker
What is a 212 waiver and who is eligible to apply?
If you or a family member have been removed from the United States, you or your relative may need to apply for special permission from...
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Bennett & Harker
Feb 82 min read
Understanding USCIS’s Labor-Based Deferred Action: Eligibility, Benefits, and Process
In 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) created a labor-based deferred action process for immigrant workers involved in labor...
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Bennett & Harker
Jan 311 min read
Military Parole in Place – If I enlist, will my family members benefit?
Enlisting in the U.S. Military is a big decision for many reasons, with a variety of risk and advantages. Within the context of...
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Bennett & Harker
Jan 252 min read
Understanding the Proposed USCIS Filing Fee Increases
In January 2023, USCIS proposed a new fee schedule that would significantly increase filing fees for various immigration forms and...
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Bennett & Harker
Jan 182 min read
Vulnerable Youth Guardianships in Oregon
Immigrants who are under 21 years old and have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by one or both of their parents may qualify for...
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Bennett & Harker
Jan 102 min read
Love Across Borders: The Basics of the K-1 Fiancé Visa
The K-1 visa, also known as the fiancé visa, is designed for U.S. citizens who are engaged to marry foreign nationals. It allows a U.S....
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Bennett & Harker
Jan 41 min read
Happy New Year from Bennett & Harker!
2024 is here! We hope that all our clients, future clients, and other members of our community had a safe, healthy, and happy holidays...
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Bennett & Harker
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Celebrating McKenzie Harker!
Please join us in wishing one of our founding immigration attorneys, McKenzie Harker, a happy birthday! McKenzie has dedicated her career...
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Bennett & Harker
Dec 14, 20231 min read
Extension of Re-Registration Period for TPS for Immigrants from Certain Countries
On December 13, 2023 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a notice, extending the periods to re-register for Temporary...
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Bennett & Harker
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Can an attorney help me prepare documents for immigration court without going to court with me?
Immigration courts around the U.S. are plagued by heavy caseloads and long wait times for hearings. In Oregon, hearings are often...
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Bennett & Harker
Nov 30, 20231 min read
What is CBP One and can it help me or my relatives in Mexico?
CBP One is a free mobile application, created by the U.S. government. People in Mexico who wish to enter the U.S. at the southern border...
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Bennett & Harker
Nov 22, 20231 min read
Extending Our Gratitude
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our clients and colleagues. Your...
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Bennett & Harker
Nov 16, 20232 min read
Navigating the Impact of Criminal Convictions on Immigration Eligibility
Immigrating to the United States can be a challenging journey, and one factor that significantly influences the process is an...
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Bennett & Harker
Nov 3, 20232 min read
Seeking Affirmative Asylum in the United States: Eligibility and Application Process
The United States has long been a haven for individuals fleeing persecution in their home countries. Applying for asylum in the U.S. can...
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Bennett & Harker
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Family Reunification – Could you or your relatives benefit?
The Family Reunification Program allows certain people living in the U.S. to sponsor relatives living in Columbia, Cuba, El Salvador,...
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Bennett & Harker
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Navigating the Path to U.S. Citizenship: The Basics of the Naturalization Process
Naturalization is the process used to become a U.S. citizen if you were born outside of the United States. Becoming a U.S. citizen...
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Bennett & Harker
Oct 12, 20232 min read
The Vital Role of Attorneys in the Immigration Legal Process
The immigration legal process can be complex, daunting, and rife with challenges. This complexity often leaves immigrants and their...
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Bennett & Harker
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Will my u visa application ever be approved? – Current U visa Timelines
U nonimmigrant status, also known as the U visa, is a four-year visa available to victims of certain crimes that occur in the U.S....
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Malia Bennett
Sep 26, 20231 min read
USCIS Policy Change - Asylum Applicants Required to Provide Their Own Interpreters
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that, starting September 13th, 2023 all affirmative asylum...
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McKenzie Harker
Sep 22, 20231 min read
Biden Administration Extends Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelans in the United States
The Biden administration has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months to Venezuelans living in the United...
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