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SCOTUS Overturns Chevron Doctrine Opening the Door for Immigration Challenges to Visa Denials

The recent Supreme Court decisions handed down in Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Dep’t of Commerce, have overturned a longstanding rule known as the “Chevron” doctrine, which eliminates the need for federal courts to defer to federal agency decisions and regulations moving forward. This move essentially strips…

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Happy Fourth of July from the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick

On this 4th of July, we at the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick, extend our warm wishes to you and your loved ones. May this day inspire you to embrace the spirit of patriotism and cherish the freedoms we hold dear. Happy Independence Day! Contact Us. If you would like…

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DHS Extends and Redesignates Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

We are pleased to report that the Department of Homeland Security recently issued a notice in the Federal Register extending Haiti’s designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an 18-month period, from August 4, 2024 to February 3, 2026. Those who qualify will be eligible to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) that…

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What U.S. College Graduates Need to Know About the President’s New Executive Action on Immigration (Dreamers and Undocumented Individuals)

Last week the world of immigration experienced a seismic event. The President announced a historic executive action on immigration that will forever change the lives of undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and streamline the nonimmigrant work visa process for DACA recipients and other individuals. In this blog post, we share…

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Analisando la Orden Ejecutiva del Presidente Biden Que Otorga Protección Legal a Los Cónyuges Indocumentados De Ciudadanos Estadounidenses y Oportunidades Para Dreamers

Source: Flickr Creative Commons Attribution Gage Skidmore A estas alturas ya habrás visto los titulares de las noticias. Ahora analicemos la nueva acción ejecutiva histórica del Presidente Biden sobre inmigración y vayamos al meollo de todo lo que necesitas saber sobre esta orden diseñada para mantener unidas a las familias…

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Breaking Down President Biden’s Executive Order Granting Legal Protections to Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens, and Creating Opportunities for Dreamers

Source: Flickr Creative Commons Attribution Gage Skidmore By now you’ve seen the headlines in the news. Now let us break down President Biden’s historic executive action on immigration and get to the nitty gritty of everything you need to know about this order designed to keep families together and provide…

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Biden Administration Slated to Announce Executive Action Granting Amnesty to Certain Spouses of U.S. Citizens, and Pathway to Nonimmigrant Visas for Dreamers

This is a developing story The world of immigration has been shaken up by new reports that the Biden administration intends to release a groundbreaking executive action on immigration. The President’s order could soon allow spouses of U.S. Citizens to legalize their status in the United States. According to government…

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July Visa Bulletin: Retrogression of EB-3, Modest Advancement in Some Employment Based and Family Sponsored Categories

We are pleased to inform our readers that today June 10th, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs released the July Visa Bulletin. In this blog post we breakdown the projected movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories during the month of July. USCIS Adjustment of Status For…

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California State Legislature Proposes New Bill Allowing Undocumented Students to Work on College Campuses Without Work Permits

A new California legislative bill known as AB 2586 may soon grant undocumented students the ability to work on college campuses without having a work permit. The assembly bill introduced by David Alvarez is meant to provide relief to the millions of undocumented students unable to apply for employment authorization…

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Biden Administration Ramps up Efforts to Expedite Court Proceedings for Asylum Seekers at Southwest Border

The Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department recently announced a new plan to expedite immigration court proceedings for asylum seekers who have recently arrived in the United States without lawful status. On May 16th senior administration officials from the Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department made it known…

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