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- USCIS Assisted in ICE Investigation Leading to Arrest of 370 Alien Offenders in Massachusetts April 2, 2025BOSTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to the investigation that led to the apprehension of 370 illegal aliens in Massachusetts between March 18 and 23.USCIS
- USCIS Aids in Conviction of Two Men, Extradition of Third in 2022 San Antonio Alien Smuggling Tragedy April 2, 2025SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted in a significant human smuggling investigation that resulted in the conviction of two men and the extradition of a third for their involvement in 53 deaths and 11 injuries in 2022.USCIS
- USCIS Updates Policy to Recognize Two Biological Sexes April 2, 2025U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that it only recognizes two biological sexes, male and female.USCIS
- USCIS Assists in Investigation of Postal Worker Found Guilty of Stealing Over $1.6 Million in Checks from the U.S. Mail and Lying to Obtain Citizenship March 28, 2025U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted in an investigation that resulted in a postal worker being found guilty by a federal jury on charges of mail theft and bank fraud that illegally netted him more than $1.6 million and lying to obtain U.S. citizenship.USCIS
- New Jersey Man Indicted for Lying About ISIS Ties on U.S. Citizenship Application March 28, 2025A federal grand jury in the District of New Jersey returned a two-count indictment against a New Jersey man for falsely stating on an application for naturalization that he had never been associated with a terrorist organization, U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced.USCIS
- USCIS Assisted in the Investigation Leading to 18 Brazilian Nationals Charged; More Than 100 Firearms Seized in Federal Crackdown on Firearm Trafficking March 21, 2025This month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston announced the results of a yearlong federal investigation into illegal firearm sales across Massachusetts. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to the investigation.USCIS
- USCIS Assisted in the Investigation of a Broward Woman Charged in Scheme to Submit Fraudulent Asylum Applications March 12, 2025U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted in the investigation of a recent Justice Department announcement of a Broward County resident arraigned on a federal indictment charging her with submission of a fraudulent asylum applications to USCIS.USCIS
- Chicago Businessman Indicted on Immigration Fraud Charges March 11, 2025A suburban Chicago businessman has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly providing false and fraudulent information to U.S. authorities to obtain immigration benefits for his foreign national clients, following an investigation assisted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.USCIS
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- AMO detects suspicious vessel off San Diego coast, facilitates rescue and interdiction April 2, 2025SAN DIEGO — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, detected a suspicious vessel in international waters Air and Marine Operations detected a suspicious vessel in international waters…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- CBP Officers intercept smuggler carrying fentanyl inside his body April 2, 2025EL PASO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Ysleta international crossing in El Paso seized approximately one-third of a pound of fentanyl. The drugs were hidden in the rectum of a 41-year-old male U.S. citizen…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Brownsville Border Patrol agents interdict nearly 260 pounds of marijuana during two smuggling attempts within hours April 2, 2025BROWNSVILLE, Texas – On April 1, 2025, Border Patrol agents successfully interdicted two separate smuggling attempts near Brownsville, Texas. The first occurred just after midnight as agents observed multiple individuals carrying large bundles…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- U.S. Border Patrol agents save two women in peril April 1, 2025Border Patrol agents from the Chula Vista Station responded to a distress call from two women on Otay Mountain. SAN DIEGO — U.S. Border Patrol agents from San Diego Sector rescued two women stranded in the Otay Mountain Wilderness. Due to…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Laredo CBP officers apprehend man wanted on sex offense against a child April 1, 2025LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry encountered a man wanted in Texas on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex-related offense involving a child. On April 1, 2025, CBP officers at Juarez-Lincoln…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Cheeky smuggler stopped by CBP officers April 1, 2025EL PASO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Ysleta international crossing in El Paso seized approximately one-third of a pound of methamphetamine March 30. The drugs were hidden on the body of a 26-year-old male U.S.…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Smuggler in critical condition after attempt to flee April 1, 2025TUCSON, Ariz. – A U.S. citizen is in critical condition after attempting to smuggle illegal aliens and evade U.S. Border Patrol agents, resulting in a rollover crash near Sonoita, Arizona, Saturday. Border Patrol detection technology observed a…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Ajo agents assist AZDPS with fatal rollover April 1, 2025TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assisted the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) at the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash involving 14 individuals near Gila Bend, Arizona, early Sunday morning. Ajo agents assist…U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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Family-Based Petitions
We assist families in navigating the complex U.S. immigration system, helping with visa petitions, green cards, and family reunification processes. Our services include:
• Family Sponsorship
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Our firm supports employers and employees in securing temporary work visas and permanent residency, ensuring compliance with all immigration regulations. Services include:
• H-1B Visa Applications
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We provide compassionate legal representation for individuals seeking asylum or refugee status in the United States. Our attorneys are experienced in handling:
• Asylum Applications
• Withholding of Removal
• Convention Against Torture (CAT) Protection
• Representation in Immigration Court
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If you or a loved one is facing deportation, our skilled attorneys can help you fight removal and explore all available options to remain in the U.S. Services include:
• Cancellation of Removal
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We assist clients with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applications, helping them to secure temporary legal status and work authorization.
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Employment Contracts and Agreements
Our firm provides expert advice on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts to ensure that the terms protect your interests. Services include:
• Employment Contracts
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We represent employees and employers in wage and hour disputes, including issues related to unpaid wages, overtime, and misclassification. Our services cover:
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Our attorneys are dedicated to fighting workplace discrimination and harassment, ensuring that employees’ rights are protected. We handle cases involving:
• Discrimination Based on Race, Gender, Age, Religion, and Disability
• Sexual Harassment
• Hostile Work Environment Claims
• Retaliation Claims
DOL News Releases and Briefs
- US Department of Labor awards $2M for North Carolinians impacted by paper mill layoffs April 2, 2025WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded an additional $2 million to help North Carolina workers dislocated by the closure of Pactiv Evergreen’s Canton paper mill and by reductions at its Waynesville facility. The funding will ensure impacted workers have uninterrupted access to needed resources, including employment and training services. In June 2023, the […]
- US Department of Labor halts enrollment at two Maine Job Corps centers April 1, 2025WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced new enrollment will not be accepted at the Penobscot Job Corps Center and the Loring Job Corps Center in Maine. The Job Corps facilities continue to face ongoing sustainability issues due to rising costs. In the coming weeks, the department will continue to carefully evaluate these and […]
- US Department of Labor appoints Julia Pollak as Chief Economist March 31, 2025WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the appointment of Julia Pollak as Chief Economist. In this role, she will lead the department’s economic research and provide analysis on labor-related policies and programs.“I am honored to serve this administration and contribute to the Department of Labor’s mission,” said Pollak. “In this pivotal moment for the […]
- US Department of Labor appoints Julia Pollak as Chief Economist March 31, 2025WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the appointment of Julia Pollak as Chief Economist. In this role, she will lead the department’s economic research and provide analysis on labor-related policies and programs.“I am honored to serve this administration and contribute to the Department of Labor’s mission,” said Pollak. “In this pivotal moment for the […]
- Secretary Chavez-DeRemer begins clawing back billions in unspent COVID funds March 31, 2025WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer today announced $1.4 billion in unused COVID-era funding has been returned to taxpayers through the U.S. Department of Treasury’s General Fund, with action being taken to recover the remaining $2.9 billion. The roughly $4.3 billion was intended for states to use for temporary unemployment insurance during the […]
- Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report March 27, 2025In the week ending March 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 224,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 223,000 to 225,000. The 4-week moving average was 224,000, a decrease of 4,750 from the previous week's revised average. […]
- US Department of Labor awards $2.5M in incremental funding to continue disaster-relief jobs, training services for people affected by Maui wildfires March 25, 2025WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an incremental award of $2.5 million to Hawaii to continue employment and training services, and support disaster-relief jobs for people in communities harmed by severe wildfires that swept across the island of Maui on Aug. 8, 2023. In the late summer of 2023, the department’s Employment and Training […]
- US Department of Labor, industry leaders, stakeholders focus on railway, hearing safety during 2025 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week March 25, 2025WASHINGTON -- The first university-owned feed mill in Iowa was the site for the kickoff of the 2025 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week, an annual training and educational event that reminds agriculture industry employers and workers about the potentially deadly hazards present in confined spaces, including grain engulfment.This year’s event, held March 24-28, is a […]
- US Department of Labor appoints Catherine Eschbach as director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs March 24, 2025WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced Catherine Eschbach will lead the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. “I’m honored to serve as director of the OFCCP under the Trump Administration and oversee its transition to its new scope of mission,” Eschbach said. “President Trump made clear in his executive order on eliminating DEI […]
- US Department of Labor awards $1.7M to provide job skills, training services for workers displaced by Daicel Safety Systems’ layoffs in Kentucky March 24, 2025WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $1,776,938 to support employment and training services for people affected by March 2024 layoffs at Daicel Safety Systems America in Beaver Dam, Kentucky.Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, the National Dislocated Worker Grant that will allow Green River Area Development Inc. Workforce Development […]
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