PLEASE BE CAREFUL. Remember, you DO NOT have to open your door for ICE officers. We stand ready to help and answer your calls and questions if ICE comes to you. Click here to learn more about how ICE preparing targeted arrests in sanctuary cities: https://wapo.st/3ncRI7A
New rules being proposed for people who sponsor green card applicants. While this rule is not final, if implemented, it would add even more difficulty to the green card application process. We will follow up with any updates on this new proposed rule. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ij8Kxl
USCIS has implemented a temporary final rule that prohibits those who have a scheduled asylum interview at USCIS from bringing their own interpreter. Starting today, September 23, 2020 until March 22, 2021, all interpreters will be provided over the phone by USCIS. Click here to read more: https://bit.ly/3kHbENX
Immigration agency in Kansas City is cutting 800 jobs which will trigger backlogs and delays nationwide. Click the link to learn more. https://bit.ly/32lQUoQ
The Trump Administration is seeking to expand the collection of biometric data from immigrants. The proposed policy, which DHS called "imminent" on Tuesday, would allow the government to demand more personal data from more people as part of the immigration process. Click the link to learn more: https://n.pr/32S2IxX
عيد اضحى مبارك و كل عام و انتم بالف خير وصحة وسلامة
HAPPY AND BLESSED EID ADHA
Potential premium processing for various types of immigration applications, work permits too! This could be a great option given the current delays in processing times. Stay tuned for updates. https://bit.ly/2SB5qDa
USCIS updates it’s citizenship exam. If you apply after December 1,2020 you will be required to take this new test. For those who have applied before that date, you will take the current exam. We are still monitoring the changes and will share our observations soon! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3kv6KTC
Today was a GREAT day for the team at the Law Offices of Shamieh, Shamieh & Ternieden!
We won 2 asylum hearings in immigration court and won in the 9th circuit!
One of the asylum hearings was for a Tunisian man and the other was for a Nicaraguan man. The 9th circuit granted our motion to remand and reopen.
Days like today we are reminded how great it is to be advocates for immigrants! We love changing peoples lives, one case at a time!
Hard work pays off! Well prepped cases result in efficient individual hearings. This morning, a client was granted a green card in immigration court in only 8 minutes! A good start to the day at the office!
2 major developments in the immigration world:
1. New Asylum rules making it harder to prove a claim have been finalized. This new rule makes it hard for those who did not come straight to the US and travelled through another country before filing for asylum.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/10/politics/immigration-asylum/index.html
2. The Supreme Court allows Muslims put on no fly list to get damages (compensation). Creating financial repercussions to the government for their blanket stereotyping is a small step in the right direction.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/10/politics/no-fly-list-religious-liberty/index.html
CNN.COM
Supreme Court allows 3 Muslims put on no-fly list to seek damages against federal officials
DACA is back!! We are happy to help anyone and everyone who can apply! Contact us ASAP!
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/federal-judge-reinstates-daca-orders-trump-quickly-accept-new-applicants-n1250081
NBCNEWS.COM
Federal judge reinstates DACA, orders Homeland Security to quickly accept new applicants
Now it's easier to call Law Offices of Shamieh, Shamieh & Ternieden.
ALERT: We just wanted to warn people about a scam going around...
A client got a call and the person on the other end said they were from ICE in New Jersey. They said that they were investigating him and needed to know more about him. They asked how much money he had in his bank accounts and accusing him of having "dirty money". They demanded immediate payment and threatened immigration consequences if he did not pay. He told them that they should speak to his attorney, but they refused. He hung up with them and called us immediately. The number he received a call from did in fact check out to be from ICE, but this was a scam. Immigration does not call you directly and tell you that you're under investigation. They especially do not call and ask about bank accounts and they do not demand payment from you. We informed him it was a scam and to ignore the call. Client was relieved beyond measure.
DO NOT SHARE FINANCIAL OR OTHER SENSITIVE INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE. ALWAYS INSIST ANY QUESTIONS BE ASKED THROUGH YOUR LAWYER. PROTECT YOURSELF.
Wishing you and your families a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year
نتمنى لكم ولعائلاتكم عيد ميلاد مجيد وسنة جديدة سعيدة وآمنة
Law Offices of Shamieh, Shamieh & Ternieden updated their info in the about section.
New U.S. President Biden announced the "U.S. Citizenship Act." Details will be coming out soon but be sure we are staying on top of all developments and will share accordingly!
MAJOR changes to immigration policies coming soon, VERY soon. This is all great news and we can't wait to help everyone navigate these new policies!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-immigration-plan/2021/01/18/f0526824-59a8-11eb-a976-bad6431e03e2_story.html
WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Biden to propose overhaul of immigration laws on first day in office
Updates regarding Biden’s new immigration proposals
قوانين الرآيس بايدن
ATTENTION!!!
If you are Syrian, have been in the United States since March 19 (yes, that is tomorrow) you may be eligible to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)! Please contact an immigration attorney ASAP as the window to apply is limited to 60 days!
الانتباه!
إذا كنت سوريًا ، وكنت في الولايات المتحدة قبل 19 مارس (نعم ، هذا غدًا) ، فقد تكون مؤهلاً للتقدم بطلب للحصول على الحالة المحمية المؤقتة (TPS)! يرجى الاتصال بمحامي الهجرة في أسرع وقت ممكن لأن نافذة التقديم تقتصر على 60 يومًا!
