“Inadmissible” is a hard thing to be called, no matter what the circumstance. When it appears on your application process for Lawful permanent residence, it can feel devastating. Let that feeling pass, you have options. Waivers for unlawful presence, smuggling, criminal offenses, and fraud are possible. First you have to determine your circumstance and eligibility, Read more about What You Should Know Before Filing a Waiver[…]
The history of America is lined with the rich and compelling stories of immigrants rising to prominence through invention and discourse. This year may be your chance to claim your new opportunities. Get the process started by contacting a legal representative to advocate for you. You can find details, and which documents to prepare for Read more about What Does It Take to Become a Naturalized Citizen in 2021?[…]
Immigration Updates A couple of small, but useful changes to the immigration process took effect this month. First, USCIS made a decision to extend the validity period for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, from two years to four years due to COVID-19-related delays in processing. The validity requirements for Form I-693 Read more about August 2021 Newsletter[…]
DACA Recently Blocked by Federal Judge in Texas We had some frustrating immigration news last month, as U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen from Texas declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program illegal. The verdict was handed down in a lawsuit filed by Texas and eight other conservative states with intention to halt the Read more about DACA Update and the Potential Path to Citizenship[…]
Federal Judge Blocks DACA We had some frustrating immigration news last week, as U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen from Texas declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program illegal. The verdict was handed down in a lawsuit filed by Texas and eight other conservative states with intention to halt the DACA program. Please note Read more about July 2021 Newsletter[…]
If you currently reside in the United States on a visa or entered the United States with a visa and you are the parent of a U.S. Citizen or the spouse of a U.S. Citizen and you are considering immigrating, the first step on your journey is the Green Card application, I-485, Application to Register Read more about Green Card Application Common Mistakes[…]
Employment Authorization for U-visa Petitioners This month was looking pretty uneventful in terms of immigration news, and then we got a major announcement. USCIS issued an important policy update that provides new protections to U-visa applicants (both principal and derivative) with pending cases. Effective immediately, upon initial review of Form I-918 petitions, USCIS will issue Read more about June 2021 Newsletter[…]
Despite all the progress that has been made in addressing crimes of domestic violence, these types of crimes are still some of the most underreported. This is even more true for instances of domestic violence in which the suffering party depends on the abuser to obtain their legal residency in the United States. That need Read more about Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence, You Have Options![…]
President Biden’s 100 days in Office As we passed the mark of President Biden’s 100 days in office, many immigration advocates are evaluating how he has done so far. Opinions are mixed. At this stage, the President seems to acknowledge the immigration bill he sent to Congress in his first days in office is too Read more about May 2021 Newsletter[…]
The U NonImmigrant Visa was created by Congress in 2000 as a part of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (including the Battered Immigrant Women’s Protection Act). Its main purpose is to help ensure a safe lawful status for noncitizens who are victims of certain crimes, including domestic violence, felonious assault, sexual assault Read more about How A U-Visa Can Help You If You Are the Victim of a Crime[…]