Bufete de Abogados Manuel Solís

Author: Raul Zepeda

THE POWER OF THE HISPANIC VOTE IN THE 2020 ELECTION

Are you a Hispanic who voted in the elections we just had? If your answer is yes … congratulations! Your vote has power. In fact, in 2020, Hispanics are now the “minority” with the largest number of voters in the United States – potentially 32,000 billion.

IMMIGRATION – WHAT MIGHT IT LOOK LIKE UNDER EACH ADMINISTRATION? THIS IS A QUESTION THAT MANY ASK – IN FACT, IT IS THE SIXTH MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE WHEN VOTING FOR A CANDIDATE

Immigration – What might it look like under each administration? This is a question that many ask – in fact, it is the sixth most important issue when voting for a candidate

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!

Voting in elections is a great privilege because it is your opportunity to help decide who will be president of the United States and who will represent you in the United States Congress

BECOMING A US CITIZEN HAS IMPORTANT BENEFITS!

If you or loved ones qualify for citizenship and have been putting off applying for some reason, perhaps now is the time to go for it.

ON OCTOBER 2ND THERE WILL BE AN INCREASE ON RATES FOR SOME IMMIGRATION SERVICES

If you have plans to apply for American citizenship – or if you are needing to apply for or renew your work permit in the United States, do so immediately, as these and several other petitions will cost substantially more within a few days.

EXPECT FEE INCREASES AND LONG DELAYS FOR IMMIGRATION SERVICES

For the past several weeks, almost everyone had their focus on the Coronavirus Relief Package Unfortunately Congress closed for the next several weeks without reaching any agreements. And even though some important reliefs may be provided temporarily through executive orders, most will not.

THE COST TO APPLY FOR US CITIZENSHIP IS ABOUT TO INCREASE DRAMATICALLY

If you are a legal US resident and have been considering applying for US citizenship you have from now until October 1 to apply for the current fee of 640.00.

DACA – LATEST NEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Fortunately, President Trump is not intending to end the DACA program immediately, but has indicated will be reviewing it, so they might change their minds and not cancel it.

THE GOVERNMENT MUST BEGIN TO ACCEPT NEW APPLICATIONS FOR DACA

The Supreme Court of the United States determined that the Trump administration had not ended the DACA program correctly.

THE USCIS BUDGET DEFICIT THREATENS TO SLOW DOWN IMMIGRATION SERVICES

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency (USCIS), which processes all visa applications, grants citizenships and provides immigration benefits, is facing a major budget shortfall.