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Great news for immigrants residing in Massachusetts!

Yes on Question 4 projected to win: Massachusetts voters choose to keep new law allowing immigrants in country illegally to obtain state driver’s licenses. ☑ https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-ballot-questions-election-results-2022/41826068

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a final rule to expand premium processing, which will allow employers and individuals to pay a higher fee in exchange for quicker processing times in certain immigration categories. USCIS also announced a temporary final rule on employment authorization renewals and targets to reduce backlogs and processing times. Employers, attorneys and foreign nationals with long waits welcomed expanded premium processing but hope the time horizons for implementing the measures will be quicker than those announced.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2022/03/30/uscis-issues-immigration-rule-to-expand-premium-processing/amp/

USCIS Issues Immigration Rule To Expand Premium Processing Expanding premium processing, more leeway on employment authorization renewals and targets to reduce wait times are positive steps.

The Biden Administration has introduced TPS for Ukrainians!

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukrainians-us-deportation-protection-temporary-protected-status-russian-invasion/

U.S. offers temporary legal status to Ukrainians, citing Russian attack Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, will allow eligible Ukrainians already living in the U.S. to apply for deportation protections and work permits.

Due to a COVID backlog, USCIS is extending the validity of medical exams (Form I-693) from 2 to 4 years!

https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-temporarily-extending-validity-period-of-form-i-693

USCIS Temporarily Extending Validity Period of Form I-693 Beginning Aug. 12, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily extending the validity period for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, from two years to now four years due to COVID-19-related delays in processing.

https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/registration-period-extended-to-18-months-for-tps-applicants-from-venezuela-syria-and-burma

Registration Period Extended to 18 Months for TPS Applicants from Venezuela, Syria and Burma WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security today published a Federal Register notice (FRN) announcing extensions of the registration periods from 180 days to 18 months for initial (new) applicants for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the designations of Venezuela and Burma, and the redes...

Everyone deserves to have a lawyer who is passionate about their case. Immigration is my passion and I work tirelessly everyday to advocate for my clients. 🗽🇺🇸

If your green card is expiring within the next six months, you should renew it as soon as possible.

Do you need assistance on renewing your green card? Send me a direct message for a free consultation.

Received a Request for Evidence from USCIS? Sehgal Law can help!

A Request from USCIS can be tricky to respond to. It’s always best to respond promptly and with clear evidence to support your case. Sehgal Law is extremely experienced in answering requests of any nature and can help you to be on your way to success!

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Have you ever wondered what are the main ways immigrants obtain legal permanent residence?

Sehgal Law focuses on family relationship petitions and has a great deal of experience. Reach out today for a free consultation!

Interested in learning more about immigration and how you can apply for benefits?

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Everyone deserves to have a lawyer who is passionate about their case. Immigration is my passion and I work tirelessly everyday to advocate for my clients. 🗽🇱🇷

It’s a gloomy day in Boston today, but summer is right around the corner! Sehgal Law now has office space in downtown Boston, perfect for meetings.

Sponsoring a family member for a green card? Reach out and receive a free consultation!

Sehgal Law updated their business hours.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-will-pledge-to-tackle-immigration-in-address-to-congress-while-signaling-openness-to-more-targeted-deal/2021/04/27/f00324d6-a795-11eb-8c1a-56f0cb4ff3b5_story.html

Biden will pledge to tackle immigration overhaul in address to Congress, while signaling openness to more targeted deal In another sign that the administration is prioritizing immigration, first lady Jill Biden has invited dreamer Javier Quiroz to take part in her virtual guest reception ahead of President Biden’s address to Congress.

Boston’s immigrant communities are an amazing reflection of the city’s resilience and history.

Do you or someone you know need assistance with an immigration case? Do not hesitate to reach out, your case is important! Send me a direct message today.

Burma has been designated for Temporary Protected Status!

“Due to the military coup and security forces’ brutal violence against civilians, the people of Burma are suffering a complex and deteriorating humanitarian crisis in many parts of the country,” said Secretary Mayorkas. “After a thorough review of this dire situation, I have designated Burma for Temporary Protected Status so that Burmese nationals and habitual residents may remain temporarily in the United States.”

Interested in applying for TPS? Give me a call or send an email!

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2021/03/12/secretary-mayorkas-designates-burma-temporary-protected-status

Secretary Mayorkas Designates Burma for Temporary Protected Status Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is designating Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. This new designation of Burma for TPS enables Burmese nationals (and individuals without nationality who last habitually resided in Burma) currently residing in the United St...

Great News!!!

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States dismissed a Trump-era rule known as "public charge" which makes it difficult for immigrants to obtain legal status if they use public benefits.

This is a huge win for immigrants and another sign that the Biden administration is working hard to rescind many of the unfair immigration rules set in place by the previous presidency.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/09/politics/doj-dismiss-case-public-charge-rule/index.html?utm_term=link&utm_content=2021-03-09T18%3A45%3A18&utm_source=fbCNN&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR3rZJf67VKuoZV5XdEA8x2dcEzNqF5nG-8sqH9hfA2k41zBG4_Yq6YqW_E

Supreme Court dismisses case related to Trump era 'public charge' rule The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a case concerning a controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to obtain legal status if they use certain public benefits, such as Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers, in response to a Justice Department request.

The Secretary of Homeland Security is designating Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, until September 2022. This designation of TPS allows Venezuelan nationals (and individuals without nationality who last resided in Venezuela) currently residing in the U.S. to file initial applications for TPS.

Interested in learning about the eligibility requirements for TPS? Send me a direct message to set up a consultation!

Immigration has fascinated me for as long as I can remember. The idea of millions of individuals relocating to a new home for a better life amazes me. As an immigrant myself, my life goal is to help as many as possible attain THEIR American dream.

Great news! Biden has removed the new citizenship exam that was implemented by the Trump Administration on December 1, 2020.

Interested in applying for citizenship? Contact me for a free consultation!

https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2021-02-22/biden-dhs-scraps-trump-administrations-longer-more-difficult-citizenship-test

Biden DHS Scraps Trump Administration’s Longer, More Difficult Citizenship Test U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services will revert back to using a previous version of the civics test required to become a U.S. citizen.

This week will potentially bring some exciting new changes to immigration! I cannot wait to see how a new reform bill will benefit immigrants across the country.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-hill-democrats-plan-unveil-immigration-reform-bill-week-n1257960?cid=sm_npd_ms_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR0dPzqOgQBPvAr8tVEeQX6TLdn0nOk822tKa6ZsJxdDw8OhOoNnaHlrAJA

Biden, Hill Democrats plan to unveil immigration reform bill this week The proposal is expected to include an earned pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants and expand the refugee resettlement program.

An important message from AG Maura Healey regarding identification for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Happy almost Inauguration Day! Watching the news unfold the past couple of weeks has been exhausting to say the least. However, the Biden-Harris administration is ready to hit the ground running on Day 1, especially with immigration!

I for one am thrilled to finally see the Muslim travel ban come to an end. There are also talks of extending the DACA program for an additional four years, while providing a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients. This would be amazing progress, and I am so excited to see how it all unfolds.

"Domingo Garcia, president of the League of United Latin American Citizens, said Biden’s team told attendees of the meeting the bill would give 11 million undocumented immigrants a pathway for citizenship, with an eight-year wait as a permanent resident. Biden also plans an executive order instituting a “four-year extension” of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program."
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/15/biden-immigration-plans-459766

Democrats ready immigration push for Biden’s early days Biden's got a plan. And it's a bold one, immigration advocates say.

Happy New Year! I am so happy to be moving past 2020 and welcome all of the new opportunities 2021 will bring. 2020 was not only a hard year due to the pandemic, but it was a difficult year in immigration. With the incoming administration, 2021 looks promising and hopeful.

If you have been delaying working on your immigration case, there is no better time than now to participate in a free consultation and have a game plan for this year.

What wonderful news to hear of on Christmas Eve! France has initiated a process to provide immigrant frontline workers with French citizenship. These heroes deserve nothing less for risking their lives to provide essential services to millions of French citizens.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-55423257

Covid: France rewards frontline immigrant workers with citizenship Immigrants naturalised for services during the pandemic include cleaners and shop workers.

Did you know?

"While only an approved green card application can provide legal permanent residence, simply having a pending application can unlock significant benefits including a work permit, travel authorization, a period of authorized stay, and guarantee that the applicant’s minor children will not lose eligibility for a green card when they turn 21."

The incoming Biden-Harris Administration has so many plans to undo the restrictive immigration policies put into place by the Trump Administration. 2021 will no doubt bring about some much needed change, change we have been waiting 4 years for!

https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/530948-leading-legal-experts-urge-aggressive-immigration-actions

Leading legal experts urge aggressive immigration actions Sophisticated and developed proposals could help the millions of immigrants and Americans harmed by the current restrictive rules.

An estimated 1 million individuals in the United States could benefit from last Friday's court decision forcing the Trump Administration to accept new DACA applications - including as many as 300,000 teens and young adults.

Do you know someone who is interested in applying for DACA? Feel free to send me an email and i'd be happy to help. DACA provides so many privileges to Dreamers that would otherwise be unattainable.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-orders-daca-restored-immigration-program/

Judge orders restoration of DACA, opening immigration program to new applicants for first time since 2017 About 300,000 undocumented immigrant teens and young adults who qualify for DACA on paper could apply for the Obama-era protections from deportation following the court order.

This is such exciting news! DACA is such an important and crucial benefit for so many individuals living in the United States.

"Under the order filed Friday, Judge Nicholas Garaufis of the U.S. District Court in Brooklyn instructed the Department of Homeland Security to begin accepting new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program as soon as Monday."

https://www.npr.org/2020/12/04/943355234/judge-orders-trump-administration-to-restore-daca-as-it-existed-under-obama

Judge Orders Trump Administration To Restore DACA As It Existed Under Obama Federal Judge Nicholas Garaufis instructed the Department of Homeland Security to begin accepting new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program as soon as Monday.

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you all a safe and relaxing day.