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Even legal marijuana use under state law could be an obstacle to becoming a U.S. citizen.
May 21st, 2019
By: Yeon Me Kim In many states and the District of Columbia, the cultivation, possession, distribution, and use of both medical and non-medial (recreational) marijuana has become legal. However, if you are planning on becoming a U.S. citizen, you sho…
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DOS Provides Registration Information for 2020 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
September 27th, 2018
DOS published a public notice in today’s Federal Register with information on how to apply for the 2020 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, under which 50,000 diversity visas will be available. The notice includes information on eligibility, entr…
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USCIS Extends and Expands Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions to Reduce Delays
August 30th, 2018
USCIS is extending the previously announced temporary suspension of premium processing for cap-subject H-1B petitions and, beginning September 11, 2018, will expand this temporary suspension to include ALL H-1B petitions except: (1) petitions for cap…
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Far-reaching policy changes and judicial decisions issued over the last two months will broadly impact the due process rights of immigrants and American families and businesses.
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Immigration and Divorce/Separation
June 12th, 2018
The process of divorce and separation is trying on all parties. But when one or both spouses are not U.S. citizens, the immigration consequences of the failed marriage may make matters even more complicated. Grossman Law attorneys are well versed on…
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Immigrant Military Service Members and the Future of the MAVNI Program: Balancing National Security with Individual Rights
March 7th, 2018
Since 2009, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)'s Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) Program has allowed immigrants with critical medical and language skills to serve in the U.S. military in exchange for expedited citizenshi…
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CBP Compliance Emails to Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Travelers
January 26th, 2018
As part of its “Traveler Compliance Check” initiative, as of January 8, 2018, CBP began sending email notifications to VWP travelers to notify of upcoming I-94 expiration. Emails will be sent 10 days before I-94 expiration. CBP says the p…
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What were the biggest changes in 2017 for employers of foreign nationals, and what's to come in 2018?
January 26th, 2018
For our employment-based clients, the most substantial changes in 2017 included: Intense scrutiny of H1B petitions, especially Level I and IT positions Previous guidance confirming that various computer related occupations qualify for H1B status was…
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Federal Government Shutdown: Impact on Immigration
January 22nd, 2018
Please find below information about the how the federal government shutdown, which is currently in effect, impacts immigration. While we hope it will be short lived, the following is some information about how immigration operations will be handled d…
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TPS Renewal for El Salvador
January 3rd, 2018
The new year is uncertain for approximately 200,000 Salvadoran citizens with close ties to the United States, who are anxiously awaiting the Administration’s decision regarding an extension of their Temporary Protected Status. We share a recent…
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