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TPS Will Not Be Renewed for Venezuela

"Temporary Protected Status" on torn red paper | adjustment of status | U.S. Immigration Law Counsel

Now that Temporary Protected Status has been terminated for Venezuelans, holders will lose their employment authorization when their status expires. They will also have to leave the U.S. by the TPS expiration date if they have no other valid immigration status, or they will face deportation.

Have You Ever Heard of the White Passport?

Hand holding a dark blue US passport | national immigration servicesโ€‹ | U.S. Immigration Law Counsel

For many years, a certain type of travel document issued in the U.S. was referred to as a “white passport.” Despite the name, the most important thing to understand is that these documents are not actually passports.

Why Would Someone Thatโ€™s Married to a US Citizen Be Deported?

US passport being handed over | j1 visa | U.S. Immigration Law Counsel

Marriage to a US citizen offers one of the most straightforward pathways to permanent resident status for foreign nationals. Despite that, someone who is married to a US citizen can be deported, since this type of marriage doesnโ€™t automatically grant immigration status to a spouse or protect them from deportation.

Major Changes to the H1B Process Starting January 17th

H1B Visa spelled out in wooden blocks | h1b1 visa | U.S. Immigration Law Counsel

If you are an employer or foreign national who is interested in the H-1B process, or if you have questions regarding another immigration legal matter, contact U.S. Immigration Law Counsel for a strategy session to discuss your case.