Cancellation of Removal: Extreme Hardship Can Save Your Case
When facing deportation proceedings in the United States, every detail counts. In many cases, cancellation of deportation can represent a second chance to regularize your immigration status. However, one of the most decisive factors is demonstrating what is known as “extreme hardship.” So, what does this concept really mean? And how can a psychological evaluation […]
Black History Month
February is recognized in the United States as Black History Month, a commemoration that invites reflection on the history, contributions, and struggles of the African American community. However, beyond its cultural dimension, this month also opens a necessary conversation about civil rights, mental health, and immigration processes. If you are going through a process to […]
U Visa Requeriments
When you have been the victim of a serious crime, it is normal to feel fear, confusion, and many doubts about your immigration future. However, U.S. immigration law provides specific protection for certain victims: the U visa (U nonimmigrant status). This article is intended for two types of readers: Below you will find an updated […]
Guide to Understanding Immigration Psychological Evaluations
The purpose of psychological evaluations is to support immigration legal cases by providing psychological evidence about the applicant’s history, traumas, and personal circumstances. These evaluations are requested as part of the legal file in different types of proceedings and can be decisive in determining whether the case has a favorable outcome. At Carla Parola Counseling, […]
October 2025: Changes to asylum and immigration procedures
In October 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced two changes that profoundly affect those with pending asylum cases: the digitization of Form I-589 and the introduction of an annual fee of $100 to keep the file open if it extends beyond one year. (source: USCIS) Throughout this blog, I will explain: Changes […]
Supreme Court approves end of TPS 2023 for Venezuelans
On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court authorized the federal government to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) redesignated in 2023 for Venezuelan citizens.The decision represents a significant change for more than 200,000 people who live and work legally under this program. It also opens up new challenges for migrants and the immigration lawyers who […]