2019 - Brown Immigration Law

Yemen designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

The Department of Homeland Security announced Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Yemen due to the ongoing armed conflict within the Country. Under TPS, citizens of Yemen will not be removed from the United States and are authorized to work…

Sep 04, 2019

Asylum

How to Apply for Asylum in the U.S.

For many people outside of the United States, living in a constant state of fear has become the norm due to various things outside of their control. Whether you ascribe to a particular political party and fear retaliation, or are…

Aug 30, 2019

TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE STATUS (TPS) FOR HAITI

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson have extended Haiti’s designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an additional 18 months. The extended designation is effective Jan. 23, 2016, through July 22, 2017. Those…

Aug 26, 2019

Firm News | Immigration

Brown Immigration Law Attorneys Recognized

Brown Immigration Law is pleased to announce that attorneys Robert Brown and Aleksandar Cuic have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The Best Lawyers selection process is rigorous and comprehensive, involving detailed…

Aug 18, 2019

Immigration in the News

Temporary Protected Status Extended for Syria Until March 2018

Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Jeh Johnson, recently declared that citizens of the country of Syria may be eligible for an extension of their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from October 1, 2016 up to March 31, 2018.…

Aug 02, 2019

Immigration

Extension to STEM OPT May Be Submitted Until August 8, 2016

Students who are applying for the STEM OPT can be granted a seven-month extension of their status if they have previously applied for a 17-month extension. The application is Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization and all must STEM is…

Aug 01, 2019

Fiance | Fiancee | Immigration Law | K-1 Visa

What You Need to Know About Bringing Your Fiancé(e) to the U.S.

Family-based immigration law is a complex process, even if you just want to bring your kids with you when you come to America. For people looking to bring their foreign fiancé(e) into the country, matters can feel all the more complicated.…

May 17, 2019

Citizenship and Naturalization | Immigration

Applying for U.S. Citizenship and Medicare

If you are a foreign national seeking residency in the U.S., you may be concerned about obtaining medical insurance to supplement the costs of care you might need while living here. If you meet specific criteria, you may be able…

May 07, 2019

Visas | Waivers

e-Passports Required to Travel to US

Secretary Jeh C. Johnson on Reinforcing Travel Security through E-Passports Effective April 1, 2016, the US now requires E-Passports for all travelers entering the US from any of the 38 countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program. The VWP…

Apr 20, 2019

Visas

DHS Approves New STEM Student Visa Extension Period

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized its amendment of F-1 nonimmigrant student visa regulations regarding optional practical training (OPT). However, the amendment only applies to students of science, technology, engineering, or math—otherwise known as STEM students. The amended regulation…

Mar 15, 2019

TPS for South Sudan

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson has redesignated South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended the existing TPS designation from May 3, 2016, through November 2, 2017. Due to the ongoing armed conflict and current conditions, those who…

Jan 25, 2019

Blogs from 2019

Yemen designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

How to Apply for Asylum in the U.S.

TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE STATUS (TPS) FOR HAITI

Brown Immigration Law Attorneys Recognized

Temporary Protected Status Extended for Syria Until March 2018

Extension to STEM OPT May Be Submitted Until August 8, 2016

What You Need to Know About Bringing Your Fiancé(e) to the U.S.

Applying for U.S. Citizenship and Medicare

e-Passports Required to Travel to US

DHS Approves New STEM Student Visa Extension Period

TPS for South Sudan

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