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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.
If you’re like most people who want to immigrate to the United States, whether or not you’re already living here, you want to know how to become a U.S. citizen. There are four basic ways a person can become a U.S. citizen: By birth Through naturalization Through derivation Through acquisition How to Become a U.S.…
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If you’re like many people, you know that the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services ceased to exist in 2003 – but its functions were transferred to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol – all of which track data on illegal immigration. However, tens…
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If you’re like most people, you know that some people are eligible for a fiancé visa – but how do you get one, how long will it take, and should you work with an Austin immigration attorney throughout the process? This guide answers your questions about the K-1 fiancé visa, including: What is a fiancé…
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Political attitudes involving immigration and residency seem to be changing. Last year, for example, the Texas legislature enacted SB-4 in an aggressive attempt to identify, locate, and remove individuals whom they feel are not in the United States legally. As a result, individuals faced with immigration court cases in Texas must adopt a far more strategic defense…
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Once you submit an Application for Citizenship with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to become a naturalized citizen, awaiting the next steps to complete your immigration case status can make anyone feel anxious. This anxiety is also common for those applying for Permanent Residency, Visas, Application for Asylum, Adjustment of Status, and other situations.…
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In recent years, United States companies have sought for employees with skills that are not always available in the United States. As a result, they actively look overseas to fill essential staffing needs, often in highly technical positions involving technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine, and more. The United States has developed an H-1B sponsorship process with set quotas…
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Many successful businesses have determined that they must reach beyond the borders of the United States to recruit individuals with specialized talents and education. In a global economy, jobs in technology, medicine, research, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and others require experience and abilities that far exceed basic levels of education. Multinational companies frequently wish to transfer…
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Almost daily, news from Washington D.C. refers to DACA and its future in the United States. So what is the DACA Program? The DACA program was introduced in 2012 by President Barack Obama to protect individuals who were brought to the United States as minors, usually by parents without documentation. The DACA program, Deferred Action for Childhood…
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In the wake of a recent order by the district court to continue maintaining the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, immigration law firm Nanthaveth & Associates, is encouraging DACA recipients to prepare their renewal paperwork for filing. DACA is an immigration program that was put in place in 2012. This program allows individuals…
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During the past year, considerable debate and media coverage has targeted the issue of immigration and residency in the United States. At the highest level of government, conflicting commentary has created uncertainty around the fate of DREAMers and the continuation of DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Similarly, in 2017, a Texas legislation titled…
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