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Public Charge Rule Explained

Children who are applying for a green card are subject to the rule. So are some benefits like SSI, Safety Net Assistance, cash programs and Medicaid institutionalization

Under section 212(a)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the rule comes into effect when individuals applying for admission to the U.S or, if they were already in the country, applied for an adjustment of status (e.i. green card, etc.)

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The 287(g) Program for Collaboration Between ICE and Local Police

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Through the 287(g) program, state and local police officers collaborate with the federal government to enforce federal immigration laws

What To Do After A Year Since You Filed for Unemployment Benefits

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New Yorkers are coming up on a lot of one-year anniversaries as they remember the moments when COVID-19 first upended life as it was before.

How to Open a Bank Account for Undocumented Immigrants in the United States

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How to open a bank account for undocumented immigrants in the United States

DACA program eligibility and requirements 2021

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Here is a simple guide recompiling the latest developments on the legislation regarding the DACA program

Credible Fear Interview: A Critical Step in the Asylum Process

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As a part of the asylum request process, applicants are subject to a “credible fear interview” with an asylum officer.

Pro-Bono Lawyers And Free Legal Immigration Services in New York

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Immigration cases of all kinds can be financially taxing and detrimental to the welfare of the individuals involved. Here is a list of pro-bono lawyers
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Validating Foreign Degrees and Qualifications in the US

We listed the initial steps to start the process for validating foreign degrees, qualifications or a professional certificate in the United States

The process for validating a foreign degree or a professional certificate in the United States. The answer is not simple, but we have listed the initial steps to start the process.
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I-751 Form: Petition to Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence

Conditional permanent residents who have obtained legal status through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and wish to apply to remove conditions on their permanent resident status do so using the I-751 form.

Conditional permanent residents who have obtained legal status through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and wish to apply to remove conditions on their permanent resident status do so using form I-751
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Visa H-2B: a program for temporary jobs in the US

The H-2B program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary nonagricultural jobs.
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IDNYC card: What Is, How to Apply and Its Benefits

The IDNYC card is an accepted and secure form of identification in New York City. Here we explain everything you need to know.

La tarjeta IDNYC puede servirte para tener una identificacion en Nueva York
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ITIN Number: Another Way To Pay Taxes As An Immigrant

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EB-5 visa. A permanent residency by investing in the US

Investing the US can get you a EB-5 visa
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Food Workers Can Now Get the COVID Vaccine. Here’s How

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The Covid-19 Vaccine Guide for Immigrants in New York

Members of our audience sent requests for information regarding who and how one can get the vaccine in New York. Here is a list of what we know so far, and how you can get the vaccine if you are eligible.

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How The EB-1 Visa Can Lead to a Green Card

EB-1 visa applicants must have extraordinary ability be outstanding professors and researchers; or hold a multinational manager or executive position