DED FOR VENEZUELANS
On January 19, 2021, President Trump issued a Memorandum directing the Secretary of Homeland Security (“DHS”) whereby he directed the Secretary to take appropriate measures to implement Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Certain Venezuelans. On March 9, 2021, the Biden Administration issued …
GREEN CARD RENEWAL OR REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS?
You have finally been afforded lawful permanent status in the U.S. and you receive your green card with much excitement. With your green card, you are now able to travel internationally, visit your family members, legally work in the U.S., and continue to work towards your goal of becoming a U.S….
THE AMERICAN DREAM AND PROMISE ACT OF 2021
On March 3, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021, that would provide a pathway to citizenship for the 2.5 undocumented immigrants who were brought into the country as children. The bill would provide a path to citizenship for young undocumented…
IS THE INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (ITIN) AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN) THE SAME THING?
No. The ITIN and Social Security Number are not the same things and many individuals unfortunately confuse both numbers. The ITIN is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service, that was created in order to ensure that people, including undocumented immigrants, pay taxes, even…
DESIGNATION OF VENEZUELA FOR TPS
On March 9, 2021, after much anticipation, the Secretary of Homeland Security (“DHS”) designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”). The designation of Venezuela for TPS finally comes as a sign of relief and hope for the thousands of Venezuelans currently in the U.S., that have had …