Immigration

In good news for green card hopefuls, the Biden administration has ended the Trump era revised “public charge” rule. Under the public charge rule immigrants who rely on government cash benefits could be denied immigration benefits. The Trump administration updated the rule to include non-cash benefits such as housing assistance or health benefits, for example. Those who received such benefits for more than 12-months within…

Three Things You Must Know About the US International Entrepreneur Parole Program. The International Entrepreneur Parole Program (IEP) is a program that gives a foreign entrepreneur a temporary permit to stay in the United States while he/she is trying to obtain approval of another, business type generally, visa. Here are three important things you must know about the IEP: First, in order to qualify for the IEP, the foreign national must…

  The International Entrepreneur Parole Program (IEP) is a program that gives a foreign entrepreneur a temporary permit to stay in the United States while he/she is trying to obtain approval of another, business type generally, visa. In order to qualify for the IEP, the foreign national must prove: Possession of a substantial ownership interest in a start-up entity created within the past five-years in…

  Ayala’s case against Akima Global Services, LLC, a subcontractor of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency to run immigrant detention centers, was recently featured in the Daily Beast. The article highlights among others, the recent 191 million arrangement between the US and Akima to furnish food, guards and transportation to immigrants. An arrangement that is questionable given Akima’s track record in treating immigrants. Akima…

Ayala is happy to announce that it has obtained the approval of its client E-2 visa. The E-2 nonimmigrant visa allows a person of a country that has a treaty of commerce with the U.S. to be admitted to the U.S. when investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. Certain employees of the E-2 Investor or of a qualifying organization may also…

The Biden administration just approved Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainians living in the United States. TPS is a humanitarian protection from deportation given usually to citizen of countries where there is harsh conditions like war or natural disasters. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Majorkas created an 18-month TPS program for Ukrainians who have lived in the U.S. since March 1st, 2022. TPS will allow…

By: Sophie Polenghi On January 11, 2021, Miami- Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava approved a plan for Florida commissioners to issue IDs for immigrants for a non-profit. The 7-2 voting allows support to immigrants in daily necessities, such as getting coronavirus tests and vaccines. Likewise, supporters will be able to enter their children’s school building, access public resources like public libraries, recreation facilities, shelters,…