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Five ways for DACA recipients to legalize their immigration status

The DACA program is in trouble. DACA, which stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a 2012 program for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. With DACA, these children (now adults) can apply for a work authorization card, social security number, and international travel document. Recently, lawsuits challenging the legality […]

Common mistakes when translating immigration documents

When applying for immigration benefits in the U.S., you will often need to translate important documents into English, such as your birth certificate or your marriage certificate. Recently, USCIS has been strict in its translation requirements, and they want you to send them English translations in a very specific format. Here are some common mistakes when translating immigration documents, and […]