Beyond the Border

The United States has extended a protected status program that prevents migrants from being deported to mid-2024 for citizens of six countries, including Haiti and three Central American nations, its immigration service said on Thursday. The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be extended to June 30, 2024, for citizens of Haiti, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal, according to a document filed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Final Rule: We no longer have to wait for an asylum application to be pending 365 days before applying for work authorization. The rules were changed back to 180 days instead.

George was recently announced as a 2022 honoree from the State Bar of Texas' Immigration & Nationality Section for the Mentorship Award. From Chair Roy Petty: "George has the answers. For years he has guided attorneys in resolving detention and removal matters. George served for more than 14 years as the AILA liaison to Dallas ICE. He frequently speaks on immigration law topics, including advising lesser experienced attorneys to represent their clients effectively and ethically. George has taught immigration law at SMU Dedman School of Law. He serves on the Board of the National Hispanic Institute and the Bishop’s Immigration Taskforce. He is the Co-chair of the Bachman Lake Together Board. He is one of the founders of the BeGolden Journey campaign which promotes treating immigrants with dignity and compassion. And, he still finds the time to answer questions of fellow attorneys."

"Success means striking the perfect balance between being a business owner, parent, spouse and humanitarian." - Michelle Saenz-Rodriguez 

Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

According to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (aka the Hart-Celler Act), anyone who fled their home or place of employment due to political persecution can apply for political asylum. This means that if you're a U.S. citizen and feel that your life would be in danger if you returned to your home country, you may be able to apply for political asylum. The law also states that if your life would be in danger if you returned to your home country, then you must apply for political asylum within one year of leaving.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigration Medical Examinations

Pathway to Citizenship in Build Back Better Reconciliation: House Judiciary Committee Legislative Text Fact Sheet