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We are thrilled to share the latest announcement for the Biden Administration regarding a new process that allows certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens to apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the United States. At Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC, we are dedicated to helping families stay together, and we are here…

On March 29, 2024, concerned Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to swiftly promulgate a rule that would lengthen the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs or “work permits”) from 180 days to a minimum of 540 days. See Letter here. A promulgation…

> The White House’s consideration of significant changes to America’s Asylum System and nationwide expansion of authority to expeditiously remove people from the interior represents a dramatic shift in U.S. immigration policy. The proposed changes are being viewed as a last-gasp effort to garner Republican support for a necessary supplemental spending bill. However, the potential…

On Nov. 08, 2023, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (DOS), announced the lists of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs in the next year. See here https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/dhs-announces-countries-eligible-for-h-2a-and-h-2b-visa-programs-1. On Nov. 16, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the…

By: Norka M. Schell, Esq.Nov. 08, 2023 Once upon a time, in the land of endless possibilities, there was a young woman named Maria who dreamed of creating a new life for herself in the United States. She had heard stories of the American Dream, and opportunities. With determination in her heart, Maria set out…