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Manténgase al día con Presidente Trump: Revocación inminente de la permanencia temporal CHNV, Reanudación de Servicio de Visas en la Embajada Bogotá, Colombia, y Memorando del Departamento de Justicia sobre la Ley Laken Riley

La administración Trump planea revocar la libertad condicional CHNV dejando a miles sin estatus legal En un sorprendente giro, CBS News ha publicado nueva información sobre planes inminentes de la administración Trump para revocar el estatus legal de aquellos a quienes se les concedió un permiso de permanencia temporal en…

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Keeping up with Trump: Imminent Revocation of CHNV Parole, Resumption of Visa Services at U.S. Embassy Bogotá, Colombia, and DOJ Enforcement Memo on the Laken Riley Act

Trump Administration Plans Revocation of CHNV Parole Leaving Thousands Without Legal Status In a shocking turn of events, new information has been released by CBS News about the Trump administration’s imminent plans to revoke the legal status of those who were granted humanitarian parole under the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and…

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White House Ends Biden-Era TPS Extension for Venezuelans

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) previously granted to Venezuelans by President Biden, leaving more than 600,000 Venezuelans who are already in the United States in legal limbo. The extension would have provided benefits to Venezuelans through October 2, 2026. As…

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Trump’s Latest Actions on Immigration: Immigrant Detention Facility in Guantánamo Bay, Combating Anti-Semitism on College Campuses, and the Laken Riley Act

This week President Trump unleashed a fresh barrage of executive orders targeting illegal immigration and antisemitism in the United States. Executive Order Expanding Migration Operations at Guantánamo Bay Among these orders, on January 29th the President signed, “Expanding Migration Operations Center at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay,” unveiling his administration’s plans…

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Hundreds of U.S. Visa Appointments Canceled at U.S. Embassy Bogotá, Colombia Over Trump Deportations

We start the week with the unfortunate news that hundreds of visa applicants were turned away at the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, following a political dispute between President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Tensions between the two heads of state came to a head on Sunday after…

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BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Waives the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status (Green Card) Applicants

Are you applying for adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence (a green card)? If so, you will be pleased to know that on January 22, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is waiving any and all requirements for the COVID-19 vaccination on the Form…

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On Day One President Trump Issues Thirteen Executive Orders on Immigration, Ending Birthright Citizenship, Enhancing Visa Vetting and Screening, End of CHNV Parole, and more

It has been less than 24 hours since President Donald Trump has taken office, and he has already signed into law a flurry of executive orders directly impacting immigration. More than a dozen of these executive orders dismantle Biden era immigration policies, and usher in restrictive policies for visa seekers,…

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Message

At the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick, we are proud to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. who once said, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” His endless pursuit for justice, and the belief that we are all created equal continue to inspire…

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USCIS Releases Updated Guidance for EB-2 National Interest Waiver Petitions

On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated police guidance for EB-2 National Interest Waiver petitions. The updated policy guidance is effective immediately and applies to requests pending or filed on or after its publication date of January 15. This guidance provides insights into how…

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February 2025 Visa Bulletin: Minimal Movement in Employment-Based Categories, No Movement in Family Sponsored Categories

We are pleased to report that today the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs published the February 2025 Visa Bulletin. In this blog post, we breakdown the movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories in the coming month. USCIS Adjustment of Status For employment-based preference categories, the U.S. Citizenship and…

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