1. DACA renewal:

DACA stands for “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.” It was established to provide protection from deportation for children who were brought into the U.S. without the appropriate visa. These young individuals were not considered to have the intent required to evade U.S. immigration laws. However, although the USCIS is accepting applications for DACA, they are currently not processing these applications. Renewals, on the other hand, are still being processed. If you currently have DACA, I can assist you with your DACA renewal.

2. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA):

If a non-citizen is or has been the abused spouse, parent, or child of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, they may be eligible to file a VAWA petition. I will review the specifics of your case and assess whether the experiences you went through qualify as “abuse” according to the VAWA guidelines. If it can be established that abuse has occurred, an individual may be able to self-petition to obtain their LPR status, rather than relying on their abuser.

3. Asylum:

Individuals who have faced persecution in their country of origin or would face persecution if they were compelled to return are granted refuge by the United States government. Please refer to my Point of View page for a comprehensive overview of the asylum process.

The persecution must be based on one or more of the following factors:

• Race
• Religion
• Nationality
• Membership in a particular social group
• Political opinion

I have spent many years assisting clients from various parts of the world in building asylum claims. It is crucial for individuals with an asylum claim to consult with an experienced lawyer before presenting their case to the Asylum Office or in immigration court.

4. Humanitarian Parole

Humanitarian Parole pertains to the circumstances in which individuals from countries experiencing a compelling emergency are granted entry to the U.S., even if they would otherwise be considered inadmissible. Individuals may apply for Humanitarian Parole if they are facing an urgent situation or if their presence in the U.S. would provide substantial public benefit.

5. Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

USCIS designates specific foreign countries where conditions temporarily prevent nationals from safely returning. In such circumstances, when the political or social climate in their country poses a threat to their safety, USCIS grants Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to individuals currently residing in the U.S. They are allowed to live and work in the U.S. until it becomes safe for them to return to their country. The current countries eligible for TPS status include Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Cameroon, Honduras, Haiti, Nepal, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Yemen.