There is major welcome news for many people in removal (deportation) proceedings. One great way Prosecutorial Discretion (PD) in the immigration court context can be used is to administratively close or terminate cases which shouldn’t be a priority for the government to deport. OPLA has just issued a memo clarifying how and when DHS should […]
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TPS for Venezuela
Wonderful news for stranded Venezuelans – US will offer Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Venezuelans! TPS provides temporary protection from deportation, and access to employment authorization. This is long overdue relief for our Venezuelan friends, many of whom had no choice but to leave their entire lives in Venezuela behind. […]
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Exciting News From the Biden/Harris Administration
On Friday, January 8, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden announced he will introduce immigration legislation “immediately” after his inauguration on January 20, 2021. Once in office, President Biden’s Attorney General designate, Merrick Garland, will begin an investigation into the separation of more than 2,600 children from their families at the U.S southern border and whether criminal […]
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Happy 6th Year Anniversary!
August 15, 2020 is the Law Office of Karen Winston’s 6th year anniversary. We are extraordinarily grateful to our team and our clients for making our success possible. Over the past 6 years, we have assisted hundreds of families and thousands of clients achieve their immigration dreams. The last few years, and especially this past […]
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How to Find a Loved One Detained by Immigration
Using the Online Detainee Locator to find your loved one in immigration detention. […]
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What is the Current Status of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)?Updated June 24, 2020
Although the DACA program is flawed in that it does not offer a pathway to permanent status in the U.S., it is critical as it protects its recipients from deportation and allows them to receive employment authorization. Through these protections, the DACA program has provided immigrant youth with access to higher education, better paying jobs, […]
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