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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for Lebanon, which was announced in October 2024. Please note that TPS is separate from the removal protection provided...

On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced plans, similar to prior years, to make 64,716 additional H-2B visas available for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. This is in addition to the 66,000 H-2B...

Corpeno-Romero v. Garland On October 22, 2024, the Ninth Circuit Court ruled in favor of Candelaria Corpeno-Romero and her son, Javi, deciding they had experienced persecution. The case focused on threats Javi received from...

To Our Clients and the Immigrant Community, The attorneys and staff at Van Der Hout LLP recognize that the results of the election are challenging for many of us. The campaign before the election contained a great deal of...

Avantika Shastri, Senior Attorney at Van Der Hout LLP, participated in a panel discussion sponsored by the Asian American Bar Association on careers transitions to and from the private and public sectors. Avantika has worked...