Daniel Shaffer, Esq.
Immediately Check Your I-94 After You Arrive in the US
As soon as you arrive in the US, immediately check the date that CBP wrote on your passport stamp and the date on your online I-94. This...
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Daniel Shaffer, Esq.
- May 30, 2021
- 3 min
How To Take Advantage of the International Entrepreneur Parole Program
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is continuing the International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program!
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Daniel Shaffer, Esq.
- May 28, 2021
- 4 min
How to Apply for Burmese (Myanmar) TPS
Burmese nationals who are currently in the United States have just been granted TPS until November 25, 2022. They can now submit a TPS...
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Daniel Shaffer, Esq.
- Apr 1, 2021
- 1 min
The H/L/J Visa Ban Has Expired! What Does That Mean for You?
On March 31, 2021, the ban on issuance of certain H/L/J nonimmigrant visas expired. However, travel restrictions and due to COVID-19...
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Daniel Shaffer, Esq.
- Mar 31, 2021
- 5 min
The Difference Between a Visa Validity Period and Authorized Period of Stay
Having a US visa does not guarantee you entry to the US, and the validity period of your visa is unrelated to your authorized period of...
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Daniel Shaffer, Esq.
- Mar 20, 2021
- 5 min
Syria TPS: How to Register (or Re-Register)
Syrians have been granted TPS until September 30, 2022. Here is how to register or re-register...
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Daniel Shaffer, Esq.
- Mar 17, 2021
- 2 min
Update on the Public Charge Rule: I-944 No Longer Needed
Summary: The I-944 is no longer needed! But the I-864 is still in force, and you should not ignore RFEs related to the I-944. You may...
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Daniel Shaffer, Esq.
- Mar 8, 2021
- 4 min
How to Apply for Venezuelan TPS
Venezuelans who are currently in the United States have just been granted TPS until September 9, 2022.
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Daniel Shaffer, Esq.
- Mar 2, 2021
- 4 min
Why You Shouldn’t Trust “Immigration Services” Companies
Have you ever encountered an “immigration services” company or a “notario publico”? These companies and individuals claim that they can...
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Daniel Shaffer, Esq.
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
The Travel Ban Has Been Lifted! What Does That Mean for You?
On February 24, 2021, President Biden issued a Presidential Proclamation which lifted the travel ban on immigrant visas that President...
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Daniel Shaffer, Esq.
- Feb 22, 2021
- 1 min
Leaving the US Before Your Extension of Stay Is Approved
With the COVID-19 virus slowing down normal processing times, I have been getting one question frequently: “I applied for an extension of...
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Daniel Shaffer, Esq.
- Jan 28, 2021
- 4 min
Circumventing 2021 US COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Learn how to get around the US COVID-19 travel ban!
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