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Immigration is frequently changing. Here at Nanthaveth and Associates, we like to keep you updated with the latest news in local and national immigration, tell you about changes within our firm, and share helpful information pertaining to your immigration needs.
With so much national attention on immigration and law enforcement, consulting with an experienced Austin immigration lawyer for a free consultation is a significant step toward understanding your rights and achieving peace of mind. Also, having a trusted immigration lawyer nearby whom you can call in case of a confrontation with law enforcement is essential.…
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If you have permanent residency in the U.S., applying for naturalization is the final step toward becoming a U.S. citizen – but as part of the naturalization process, you’ll have to take a citizenship test. As Austin immigration attorneys, we get a lot of questions about the U.S. citizenship test: what’s on it, how long is it and…
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Some H-4 dependent spouses may be about to lose work authorization in the United States thanks to a recent decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. The appellate court passed on making a decision on the revocation of work authorization, instead handing the decision back to a lower court for…
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If you’re reading this, you may be asking yourself, “Do I need a lawyer?” The answer is likely “yes.” Your livelihood in the United States is too important to leave any court ruling to chance. When unexpected troubles arise concerning your right to live and work in the United States, you may wonder what steps you can…
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The United States has a very rigid set of immigration laws, and people who enter the country without going through the proper channels are considered undocumented immigrants. Generally, it’s illegal to remain in the United States as an undocumented immigrant – but is it possible to become a lawful resident of the U.S. if you’re currently…
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Immediate Notice from AILA and American Immigration Council Summary of the April 22, 2020 Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak Authority: Immigration and Nationality Act sections 212(f) and 215(a) and 3 U.S.C. section 301 The proclamation becomes effective on Thursday,…
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The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the Department of Homeland Security a stay on an injunction that prevented it from enacting its highly restrictive Public Charge Rule on immigrants. DHS can now implement the rule nationwide (with the exception of Illinois), which will have a tremendous effect on legal immigration to the United States. The…
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The U.S. government can deny visas and green cards for many reasons, but is healthcare one of them? Healthcare in the U.S. is notoriously expensive – and as of November 3, 2019, the government planned to deny lawful immigrants visas based on their ability to pay for medical care. The proclamation, issued by the current…
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2019 immigration statistics are just coming in, tallied by the Office of Immigration Statistics (part of the Department of Homeland Security) and several other research agencies, and what they cover might surprise you. 2019 Immigration Statistics The only 2019 immigration statistics available as of this writing are for the first quarter of the fiscal year,…
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In November, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – the agency responsible for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – published a new rule that increased the minimum investment a person must make to enter the U.S. through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The rule, which took effect on November 21, modernized the entire EB-5 visa…
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