Ukrainian: temporary protective status

The US Government has declared that there will be Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians in the US who do not have legal status at this time, which would protect them from getting deported to Ukraine.  We are waiting for the notice from the Federal Registry to start processing those applications.For Ukrainians who live in the US with legal status as permanent residents […]

DACA new developments

In a 5-4 decision issued on June 18, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s attempt to rescind DACA and strip approximately 700,000 Dreamers of their lawful status. The Supreme Court determined that the manner in which President Trump tried to terminate DACA was incorrect and therefore, unlawful. This means that, for now, DACA remains and Dreamers are able […]

April 22, 2020 Presidential Proclamation

The United States President declared a Proclamation halting adjudication of permanent residency cases for the next 60 days. This is in response to the Coronavirus. Therefore, this does not permanently stop immigration but rather, places a pause on travel to the U.S. for immigrants outside of the United States who have not yet been granted a visa. It is for 60 days but […]

Provisional office hours

Julia M Toro office announce changes due to coronavirus:– Office hours: 10am-4pm.– No walk-ins.– Alternating staff.– Call for telephonic appointment 202-467-8340.– Leave detailed message for a response within 48 hours. We want to continue providing our services to assist you during these special times. Thank you for your understanding, Julia M. Toro. In case of doubts, do not hesitate to […]

Important information for TPS holders

If anyone you know has TPS, you know that it could end as soon as September 2019 or January 2020. If TPS were to end tomorrow, you need to be prepared. If you do not have an order of deportation, you need to ask a lawyer about your options for remaining in the USA. You have the right to speak […]

Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador

We regret to inform you that the Department of Homeland Security has declined to renew Temporary Protected Status (commonly referred to as “TPS”) for El Salvador. This means that Salvadorans with TPS will only be able to remain in the United States lawfully until September 2019.   The Trump Administration also terminated TPS for Haitians and Nicaraguans. TPS for Haitians […]

Julia M. Toro appears on UNIVISION news

On September 12, 2017, due to concerns around the  decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Julia M. Toro appeared on an interview on UNIVISION that focus on the positive work done by Briya DC Public Charter School where she provides legal aid to immigrants. You may see her interview in Spanish at the following link: Julia M. […]

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