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How 2025 TPS Changes Affect Immigration Status and Work Authorization for Nationals of Venezuela and Syria

Oct 17, 2025

If you are a national of Venezuela or Syria and currently hold, or previously held, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), upcoming policy changes in 2025 could affect your right to remain or work in the United States. At Smit Law Group, our Reno-based immigration team advocates for individuals and families in Washoe County and throughout Western Nevada. We understand how changes in immigration laws and policies can deeply affect your ability to work, support your family,...

How 2025 Immigration Policy Changes Are Affecting Green Card Timelines for Reno Applicants

Sep 26, 2025

If you are applying for a Green Card in the Reno or Western Nevada area, you likely had an idea of how long it would take. As of October 2025, national policy shifts and record-high backlogs have substantially reshaped that timeline. Your wait may now be significantly longer, and you may also face additional complexities you did not anticipate. At Smit Law Group in Reno, led by immigration attorney Greta Smit, we want to help...