WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a temporary final rule (TFR) making available an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural work...
Don’t Get Deported: Green Card Lottery: Undocumented Individuals’ Ineligibility & Scam Risks
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. An analysis of the current Green Card Lottery system. If you are undocumented in the US, you are most likely not eligible. Be careful of lottery scams that can get you deport...
Consequences of Losing a Political Asylum Case in the USA: What Comes Next?
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Evgeniia Primavera / shutterstock.com Political asylum is a vital legal protection for individuals who fear persecution in their home countries due to the...
When Can a Green Card Holder File for Citizenship, Its Benefits, and Its Role as a Defense Against Deportation under a Trump Administration in 2025
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Evgenia Parajanian / shutterstock.com As the United States approaches a Trump administration in 2025, the rights and security of non-citizens are again un...
Pathways to Legal Status for Individuals Who Entered the USA Without Inspection
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Charles McClintock Wilson / shutterstock.com Introduction: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities for EWI Individuals For individuals who have enter...
How to Successfully Apply for a U.S. Visitor’s Visa from Overseas
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Harun Ozmen/ shutterstock.com Visiting the United States is a dream for many around the world. Whether you want to explore iconic landmarks like the Statue ...
Common Law Marriages in Jamaica and Guyana and How They Can Affect Petitions for Legal Permanent Residency in the United States
By Cheryl Hylton | Editorial credit: Ground Picture / shutterstock.com Common-law relationships or common law marriages are recognized in some countries, provided that the man and woman have lived tog...