“Corona virus” entry ban for certain visa holders
On January 31, 2020, the President signed a proclamation to ban the entry of certain visa holders into the United States who may pose a risk of transmitting the novel…read on
New Public Charge rule taking effect on Feb. 24, 2020
The Trump administration is going forward with its expansion of the Public Charge grounds of inadmissibility. This expansion has been blocked by lawsuits for several months but, as of February…read on
Get Help Navigating the New H-1B Registration Process
Last month, the U.S. Immigration Service “USCIS” announced a new H-1B registration process for FY2021. This new system will hopefully streamline the process, reduce paperwork and costs for potential H-1B…read on
Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) Announcement
As of December 20, 2019, certain citizens of Liberia can apply for permanent residence in the United States. This is a victory for Liberians who have been living year to…read on
Visa Applicants and Social Media
Visa Applicants Required to Disclose Social Media Accounts Many immigration procedures have changed over the past few years, and it can be difficult to keep up with them. One of…read on
LGBT Immigrants in Nashville: Explore Your Options with Saev Hernandez Immigration Practice
Pride Month in Nashville As Pride Month draws to a close, Saev Hernandez Immigration Practice recognizes the contributions LGBT immigrants in Nashville and all over the United States have made…read on
Address change: Are you required to notify USCIS?
For everyone following immigration news lately, it should come as no surprise that the U.S. Government has substantially tightened immigration and visa requirements, and has sought to interpret the immigration…read on
Rose Hernandez quoted by NBC News on changes in government’s processing of naturalization applications
Rose Hernandez was quoted in this NBC News article about changes in the government’s processing of naturalization applications: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/now-trump-administration-wants-limit-citizenship-legal-immigrants-n897931 It’s a sad day when our federal government so clearly discourages…read on
Court Orders DHS to Resume Accepting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewal Applications
On Tuesday, January 9, 2018, U.S. District Judge Williams Alsup, sitting in the Northern District of California, ordered the Trump administration to begin accepting DACA renewal applications once again. You…read on
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Extension Procedure for Honduras
On December 15, 2017, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published an article in the Federal Register detailing the procedure for the six-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)…read on