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Haiti Relief: TPS Questions and Answers

Posted from USCIS: Temporary Protected Status — Haiti Questions and Answers The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Janet Napolitano, has determined that an 18-month designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti is warranted due to the devastating earthquake and aftershocks which occurred on Jan. 12, 2010. As a result of the earthquake, Haitians […]

Haiti Relief: Orphan Screening in Port au Prince

Posted from USCIS: How to Schedule an Appointment for an Orphan Screening at the U.S. Embassy in Port au Prince Introduction In response to the Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is actively screening Haitian children for possible humanitarian parole if they fit into one of two special categories […]

USCIS and Los Angeles Announce Partnership

Posted from USCIS: USCIS and Los Angeles Announce Immigrant Integration Partnership WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced today a new partnership to strengthen immigrant integration efforts in Los Angeles through proactive citizenship awareness, education, and outreach activities. The initiative kicks off with a […]

The Chander Law Firm provides Immigration Talk Series to RHCA

DALLAS, TEXAS — Vishal Chander, Managing attorney of The Chander Law Firm, will be presenting a four-part lecture series through the Dallas Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA). During this series Mr. Chander will speak on a broad array of immigration issues affecting contractors and business owners. The topics and schedule for the series are: Fixing […]

USCIS Announces Restructuring

In an effort to improve efficiency and better accomplish its mission, Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced a restructuing of USCIS. The changes will include the creation of a Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate and a Customer Service Directorate. USCIS will also be dividing the Domestic Operations Directorate into the Service Center Operations and Field Operations […]

USCIS Issues Fee Waiver Guidance for TPS Applicants

USCIS requires submission of a signed written statement containing the language, “I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct” when requesting a fee waiver. The statement must contain a reason for the fee waiver and specify which fees are requested for waiver. The waiver submission must also contain evidence of […]

USCIS to Reissue Advanced Parole Documents

USCIS to Reissue Advance Parole Documents About the Author Vishal Chander is an immigration attorney and founder of The Chander Law Firm PC in New York City. He advises employers and individuals on U.S. immigration strategy, including H-1B, PERM, and employment-based compliance. The Chander Law Firm PC 469 Fashion Avenue, 12th Floor New York, NY […]

New Immigration Rules Complicate Travel to India

by Vishal Chander, Attorney At Law New immigration regulations may inconvenience frequent travelers to India. In December 2009, India enacted regulations prohibiting tourist visa holders from reentering the country for at least two months after any visit. The regulations have caught many international travelers off guard and drawn complaints from other nations, including the United […]

Visa Waiver Program Travelers Must Register for ESTA

VWP travelers must be approved by the ESTA online travel authorization system prior to travel or they may not be allowed to board a U.S. bound plane. Related Links CBP Reminds U.S.-Bound Travelers from Visa Waiver Program Countries to Complete Online Travel Authorization About the Author Vishal Chander is an immigration attorney and founder of […]