Posts by Mireya Martinez
The “Big Beautiful Bill” Just Raised Immigration Fees: Here’s What You Need to Know
Immigration Just Got More Expensive: What You Need to Know About the “Big Beautiful Bill” by Mireya Martinez, Managing Attorney On July 5, 2025, President Trump signed into law what’s been unofficially dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill.” This bill significantly raises immigration fees across the board. The changes took immediate effect and will impact…
Read MoreTPS Is Under Review — Here’s What You Need to Know
TPS Status Could Change Soon – Stay Informed and Be Prepared by Mireya Martinez, Managing Attorney If you have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or are planning to apply, recent policy changes may feel unsettling. TPS gives protection from deportation and allows you to work in the U.S.—but it’s not permanent. As the government reviews…
Read MoreDOJ Names Denaturalization a Top Priority: What It Means for Immigrants
Denaturalization Becomes a DOJ Focus: What Immigrants Need to Know by Mireya Martinez, Managing Attorney In a major policy shift that has raised concern within the immigrant rights community, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that civil denaturalization is now one of its top five priorities within the Civil Division. This move…
Read MoreSupreme Court Decision Allows End of CHNV Parole Program
Supreme Court Clears Way to End CHNV Parole Program by Mireya Martinez, Managing Attorney On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision allowing the federal government to proceed with the termination of the CHNV parole program, which was implemented in 2022 to provide temporary lawful entry and work authorization to eligible individuals from Cuba,…
Read MoreCourt Affirms Validity of Venezuela 2023 TPS Documents Through Original Expiration Dates
Court Confirms 2023 Venezuela TPS Documents Remain Valid Until Original Expiration by Mireya Martinez, Managing Attorney On May 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a ruling in National TPS Alliance v. Noem, affirming that certain immigration documents issued under the 2023 Venezuela Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation remain valid while litigation…
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