There’s nothing more frustrating than feeling like your USCIS case is dragging on forever. If you’re in this situation, you’re not alone. Many people experience delays in their immigration processes, especially given the backlog caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But don’t worry, I will provide you with three practical steps to help speed up your USCIS case if it’s outside the normal processing times. Step #1: Verify Your Case Status Before you take any steps, it’s essential to confirm that your case is indeed outside the normal processing times. Here’s how you can do that: Locate Your Receipt ..read more

Hello, readers! Today we’re going to talk about an important issue affecting many young people in the United States: the end of DACA and its implications for new undocumented high school graduates. DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, has been a crucial policy providing protection against deportation and work authorization to undocumented youth who arrived in the U.S. as children. However, current rules have left out the vast majority of this year’s new undocumented high school graduates.  According to FWD.us estimates, nearly 120,000 undocumented young people will graduate fr ..read more

Hey there, let’s talk about an important topic: What’s a Real ID and why will you need one soon? Real ID is a federal law that requires you to have a special type of identification to board domestic flights or enter federal buildings. While this law was passed a while ago, it was delayed due to COVID. However, it’s now coming into effect, and if you don’t have a Real IDcompliant license, you won’t be able to fly or even enter federal buildings. So, how do you know if you have a Real ID? If your driver’s license or state ID has a star or a special marking, you’re good to go. But if not, you’ll ..read more

Hey there! Attorney Hillary here. Today, I want to talk to you about the three reasons many immigrants find themselves stuck in Ciudad Juarez, whether for a short period, a few years, or even permanently due to the lack of a legal path back. I’ll also share tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. So, let’s dive in. Grounds of Inadmissibility: When applying for a green card, you must be deemed admissible by the US government. Sometimes, you may already have a ground of inadmissibility, like unlawful presence, without even knowing it. If you do, you’ll need to file a waiver, like the 601A, before ..read more

Are you confused about the difference between a 601A provisional waiver and a regular 601 waiver? You’re not alone. In this article, we’ll break down the key differences between these two waivers to help you navigate the complex world of immigration law. First, let’s clarify where each waiver applies. The 601A provisional waiver is for individuals who are currently in the United States and need to waive their unlawful presence in order to apply for a green card through consular processing. On the other hand, the regular 601 waiver is for individuals who are outside the United States and need t ..read more

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the agency responsible for processing applications related to various immigration benefits. While USCIS works hard to review petitions in a timely manner, processing times can sometimes exceed estimates. When your case is taking longer than expected, it’s understandable to feel anxious or frustrated.  However, there are constructive steps you can take to try moving your application along without compromising your status or relationship with the agency. At New Frontier Immigration Law, we can help you understand what steps you should ..read more

Incoming and current college students often find themselves faced with several hard-to-answer questions about their identity and place in the world. It’s a particularly remarkable student who can look outside of those questions about themselves and center themselves within an in-need community.  New Frontier Immigration Law continually wants to recognize young people’s efforts to connect with and improve upon those communities. This year, the firm recognizes scholarship recipient Clayton Rainey of South Texas College of Law for his efforts to transform his personal experience with the law ..read more

A delay in the processing of your application with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can be frustrating and nerve-wracking. While most applications and petitions are processed within their estimated processing times, some cases inevitably experience unexpected holdups and delays for various reasons outside the applicant’s control.  If your filing seems stuck without progress or explanation, it’s understandable to feel frustrated. However, staying calm and proactively following the proper procedures can help push things along in a positive manner. At New Fronti ..read more

While not all reasons for denial are easily fixable, most of them can be fixed. Denials are often due to a few common reasons, so being prepared and using the expertise of an immigration lawyer can help you avoid a denial and, more importantly, delays in the immigration process for your family. Here are the top five reasons your sponsorship application could be denied: You don’t Meet the Income Requirements to Be a Sponsor To be eligible to sponsor your family, you must meet a few requirements. Per the Bureau of Consular Affairs, the two most important criteria are that you are at least 21 yea ..read more

Getting divorced can have significant implications for immigration purposes, particularly if you obtained your Green Card through marriage. When your citizenship depends on your marital status or a romantic partner, going through a divorce can be an overwhelming experience and threaten your immigration status. You may lose your legal status if you have a conditional Green Card and get divorced before completing two years of marriage. However, divorce may affect you even if you already have permanent residency or are in the process of naturalizing. That is because it may affect your requirement ..read more