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While we’re in the midst of H-1B filing season, individuals in student status often have questions about their work authorization, their status expiring, and when they qualify for the policy known as “cap gap.” As background, a “cap gap” extension for someone in student status essentially extends their status, and usually work authorization, if they […] The post When do I qualify for a “Cap Gap” extension? appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more

Life is unpredictable, and emergencies can arise at any moment. For noncitizens in the U.S. who don’t have a green card or a valid visa, traveling abroad during an emergency can be particularly complex. However, there is a mechanism in place called “advance parole” that allows certain noncitizens to leave the country temporarily and return […] The post Navigating Emergency Travel Abroad: A Guide for Noncitizens appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more

In the coming months leading up to the election in November, there will be a push to get as many people to register to vote as possible. In addition to the typical voter registration when renewing your license at the DMV, you may also encounter people asking you to register in parking lots, store entrances, […] The post Warning: Don’t Register to Vote if You’re Not a US Citizen appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more

Each presidential administration wields enormous power over the implementation of immigration laws and policies, a latitude granted by both Congress and the courts. This latitude has allowed for the creation of positive programs such as DACA in 2012, or negative changes such as the Trump administration’s policy to reject immigration applications with any blank spaces […] The post Election 2024: A Second Trump Administration Promises to Grind Legal Immigration to a Halt appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more

For undocumented immigrants, understanding the ins and outs of driver’s license eligibility is crucial to living and working in the United States. Whether an undocumented immigrant can get a driver’s license depends on the rules in the state in which they live, as every state has different eligibility criteria and documentation requirements. Why It Matters: […] The post Can I get a driver’s license if I am an undocumented immigrant? Are the rules the same in all states? appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more

In what might be another chink in the armor of the Administrative State, the Supreme Court on April 23rd heard oral argument on the doctrine of “consular nonreviewability” in the context of a U.S. Citizen whose spouse was denied a visa and given a bare bones reason for that denial.  While it’s unclear what the […] The post Supreme Court hears case on Consular Nonreviewability appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more

Watch the Video explanation below on how to read the Immigration Visa Bulletin:   The post How to Read the Immigration Visa Bulletin appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more

In recent years it often takes two years or more to receive a decision on an I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Given these lengthy delays, many people wonder whether they can apply for citizenship with a pending I-751. Generally, the answer is yes! Most permanent residents must meet several basic requirements to be […] The post Filing for U.S. Citizenship with a Pending I-751 Petition appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more

As of March 2024, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) is reporting a backlog of 326,415 immigrant visa (IV) applicants, worldwide, with documentarily complete cases who are awaiting their IV interview scheduling. The DOS reported a backlog of 374,532 at the end of February 2024, and reports that 48,117 applicants were scheduled for interview appointments […] The post DOS Immigrant Visa Interview Backlog Reporting for March 2024. And Just When Is A Case “Documentarily Complete” and “In Line” for Interview? appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more