Parole in Place for Undocumented Immigrant Spouses of US Citizens

On June 18, President Joe Biden announced a new program that will allow certain spouses of United States citizens to apply for “parole-in-place” from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This program, which is not yet open for applications, will enable up to 550,000 people to receive temporary protections and work permits in the United States. Additionally, it will allow them to apply for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status (also known as a green card) through their spouses without risking years of separation from their families....

07 March

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How New AB-5 Law Affects the Entertainment Industry in California

Posted by Ernest Goodman

in Copyright Law, Entertainment Law

The state's attempts to regulate gig drivers working for companies like Uber and Lyft have had unintended consequences, particularly impacting the independent film industry. While the legislation was designed to address issues surrounding worker classification and ensure fair treatment for gig economy workers, its broad scope has inadvertently ensnared freelance professionals in other sectors, including filmmaking....

20 December

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Writ of Mandamus Lawsuits

Posted by Ernest Goodman

in Immigration Law

A Writ of Mandamus refers to a legal proceeding in the Federal District Court which oversees the particular legal matter in question. This action is typically pursued in situations such as an unjust refusal of an N400 (after a preceding denial of an N336), or in instances of prolonged decision-making on immigration cases like N400, I-485, I-130, and others. The essence of a Writ of Mandamus is to petition the District Court to compel the concerned agency to undertake the required action....

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Parole in Place for Undocumented Immigrant Spouses of US Citizens

How New AB-5 Law Affects the Entertainment Industry in California

Writ of Mandamus Lawsuits