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Updates for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Recipients

Updates for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Recipients

by Array Digital | May 27, 2022 | Blog, immigration, News

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...
Local immigration lawyers push for separate immigration court to combat case backlog

Local immigration lawyers push for separate immigration court to combat case backlog

by Rachel Thompson | Mar 21, 2022 | immigration, News

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:...
2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in American recognizes PTL Attorneys

2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in American recognizes PTL Attorneys

by Joey Poarch | Sep 2, 2021 | awards, News

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)  
COVID-19 Vaccinations Required for Applicants Applying for LPR Status in US & Abroad

COVID-19 Vaccinations Required for Applicants Applying for LPR Status in US & Abroad

by Christine Poarch | Aug 26, 2021 | Blog, immigration, News

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...
Attorney Rachel Thompson confirmed as President of the Salem/Roanoke County Bar Association

Attorney Rachel Thompson confirmed as President of the Salem/Roanoke County Bar Association

by Joey Poarch | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog, News

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...
U Visa Policy Update: Bona Fide Determination Process for Victims of Qualifying Crimes, and Employment Authorization and Deferred Action for Certain Petitioners

U Visa Policy Update: Bona Fide Determination Process for Victims of Qualifying Crimes, and Employment Authorization and Deferred Action for Certain Petitioners

by Rachel Thompson | Jun 24, 2021 | immigration, News

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:...
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