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English Una de las muchas órdenes ejecutivas emitidas por el presidente Trump en sus primeros días en el cargo incluyó una directiva al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) para hacer cumplir una sección de la Ley de Inmigración y Nacionalidad (INA) que requiere que algunos extranjeros se registren con el gobierno federal. El nuevo requisito […]
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Español One of the many Executive Orders issued by President Trump in his first days in office included a directive to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enforce a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that requires some foreign nationals register with the federal government. The new requirement will affect certain non-U.S. […]
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Foreign Nationals from targeted countries who are currently outside the USA should return immediately. The New York Times is reporting that the Trump Administration plans to implement “travel bans” for countries around the globe that will either bar or severely restrict citizens of the named countries from entering the United States. The travel bans could […]
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On February 20-21, 2025, American Immigration Lawyers Association South Florida chapter hosted its 46th Annual Conference with over 500 attendees and speakers. Kolko & Casey, PC’s own Senior Associate Attorney, Petula McShiras, was invited to speak on Complex Pathways to Citizenship: Navigating Advanced Acquisition and Naturalization Challenges. She was joined by fellow panelists Atara Eig […]
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During this busy and tumultuous time, we want to highlight our phenomenal staff. Today, we celebrated two of our amazing Senior Paralegals, Margaret Mountain and Hyejun Yoon, on their 20th anniversary of working for this firm. They started working for Kolko and Associates, P.C. 20 years ago – Hyejun in January 2005 and Margaret […]
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As of February 2025, significant changes have occurred regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals residing in the United States. TPS is a humanitarian program that allows individuals from designated countries experiencing severe conditions to remain and work legally in the U.S. On January 17, 2025, the former Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas […]
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On February 25, 2025, USCIS announced information for the initial registration period for the FY2026 H-1B cap. The fiscal year will run from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Individuals selected in this year’s H-1B lottery who then submit an H-1B petition that is approved, may begin working in H-1B Status on October 1, […]
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Reporting ICE Activity The Colorado Rapid Response Network (CORRN) is a network of nonprofits committed to responding to reported immigration enforcement in Colorado communities. If you want to report current or recent Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other immigration enforcement activity in Colorado, or if you want to document a past experience with ICE, […]
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On January 29, 2025, President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act. This law will require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to mandatorily detain anyone who entered the United States unlawfully and is then charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or admitted to committing: Burglary; Theft; Larceny; Shoplifting; Assault on a law enforcement officer; or […]
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U.S. employers are required to keep certain documentation and files. Some documents, like Federal Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, are required for ALL U.S. employees. Other documents are required only for employees going through certain immigration processes. Here are some tips for employers to ensure they are ready if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]
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English Con informes sobre redadas de inmigración planificadas en Aurora, Colorado, a partir del jueves 30 de enero de 2025, y otros informes creíbles sobre acciones de cumplimiento migratorio ya ocurriendo en el área metropolitana de Denver, queremos recordar a empleadores, escuelas, hospitales, empleados, estudiantes y padres de familia sobre sus derechos frente a la […]
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Español With reports of immigration raids planned for Aurora, Colorado, as early as Thursday, January 30, 2025, and other credible reports of immigration enforcement actions already occuring in the Denver Metro Area, we wanted to remind employers, schools, hospitals, employees, students and parents of their rights in the face of immigration enforcement. For employers, please follow […]
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