There has been a lot of movement with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Several changes are important and noteworthy: DEFERRED ACTION/WORK AUTHORIZATION: On March 7, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is updating the USCIS...
ROANOKE, Va. – Congress is weighing in on a bill that could drastically change the nation’s immigration system. The nation has hit a record, with a backlog reaching nearly 1.6 million immigration cases. Read Full Article:...
Congratulations to our attorneys who were recognized for the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Immigration! Christine Lockhart Poarch (Best Lawyers) Jaime McGuire (Ones to Watch)
Starting October 1, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and the U.S. Department of State will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all applicants applying for lawful permanent residence with a few exceptions. All applicants who receive...
Congratulations to Poarch Thompson Law attorney Rachel Thompson who was recently confirmed as President of the Salem/Roanoke County Bar Association for the 2021-2022 year. Rachel Thompson along with the Roanoke Bar Association (Dan Frankl) and Virginia Women Attorneys...
Overview. On June 14, 2021, USCIS issued a new policy which ultimately permits U Visa petitioners to obtain work authorization while waiting (for years!) for their petitions to be adjudicated. The full policy update is available here:...
