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Dec 7, 20211 min

Ancient Aztec Celebration

The Holiday season to majority of Americans means Christmas and Thanksgiving but what about other cultural celebrations that happen...

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Nov 2, 20212 min

Immigration Financing Options

The main reason individuals don’t hire an attorney for their immigration matters is the cost. Attorneys have more the knowledge and are...

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Oct 27, 20211 min

Dogs in the Office

When entering The Law Office of Travis Helm, you will be greeted by at least one dog, sometimes two. These dogs are incredibly friendly...

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Oct 20, 20211 min

What is a U Visa?

A U Visa is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or...

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Oct 13, 20211 min

What is the role of the National Visa Center (NVC)?

The National Visa Center (NVC) is part of the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the United States Department of State. The NVC performs an...

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Sep 28, 20211 min

What is Crimmigration?

Crimmigration is a word used to describe two different areas of law that have been combined over the past several years. The first part...

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Sep 21, 20212 min

All Immigrants to the United States Now Required to Have COVID-19 Vaccination

Effective October 1, 2021, all applicants for immigrant status will be required to submit COVID-19 vaccination records before completion...

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Sep 14, 20212 min

Victims of Human Trafficking may qualify for a T Visa

The T Non-immigrant Visa, or T Visa (Form I-914), is a temporary immigration benefit that allows certain victims of severe form of human...

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Jul 29, 20211 min

POLICY UPDATE: DACA Applications are currently not being processed

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was created by the Obama-Biden Administration in 2012. This allows young immigrants to...

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Jul 21, 20212 min

POLICY UPDATE: U Visa Applicants Are Now Eligible to Receive Four Year EADS

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy alert on June 14, 2021, concerning U visa applicants....

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Jul 13, 20213 min

The Ins and Outs of Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) Interviews.

Applying for a Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card) or a Visa into the United States is an incredibly long and tiresome...

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Mar 19, 20212 min

Trump’s Public Charge Rule Vacated by Supreme Court; Rule Returns to Its Original Intent

The Law Office of Travis Helm, LLC March 19, 2021 The “public charge” inadmissibility test has been part of the federal immigration law...

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Aug 18, 20203 min

Noncitizens Facing Criminal Charges: Avoiding Unforeseen Consequences

August 18, 2020, Travis Helm, Esq., The Law Office of Travis Helm, LLC Although we often think of criminal cases as resolving in a...

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Jun 24, 20202 min

UPDATE: Supreme Court Extends DACA, Future Still Unclear

June 24, 2020, Travis Helm, Esq., The Law Office of Travis Helm, LLC On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Trump...

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May 28, 20203 min

Immigration Considerations of Applying for Unemployment Benefits During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 28, 2020, Travis Helm, Esq., The Law Office of Travis Helm, LLC As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold across the United States...

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May 12, 20203 min

Trump Takes Aim at International Students and OPT Program, Travis Helm, May 12, 2020.

On April 23, 2020, the following Presidential proclamation took effect: “Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S....

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Apr 23, 20203 min

Fact Sheet: Presidential Proclamation on Immigration, Economy and COVID-19

President Trump issued a proclamation entitled, “Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the...

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Feb 19, 20203 min

Noncitizens, State Marijuana Legalization, and Federal Immigration Consequences

February 19, 2020, Travis Helm, Esq., The Law Office of Travis Helm, LLC. According to a recent Pew poll, 67% of Americans believe...

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Feb 4, 20204 min

Understanding the New DHS “Public Charge” Rule

USCIS has redefined public charge as a noncitizen who receives or is likely to receive one or more of the specified public benefits

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