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  • Final Rule on Processing I-601 Hardship Waiver Will Take Effect on March 4, 2013.

    The waiver for unlawful presence may be granted only if the noncitizen is the spouse, son or daughter of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. If the waiver is being sought for a noncitizen fiancé(e), the U.S. citizen fiancé(e) also may be a qualifying relative. It should be noted that children of the noncitizen are not qualifying relatives for purposes of this waiver.

  • Frequent Travel Abroad and Abandonment of Legal Permanent Resident Status

    A returning legal resident returning from an absence of less than a year who presents his Green Card at the port of entry is not assured that he will be readmitted to the United States. While an Green Card satisfies the requirement of presenting a valid entry document, its presentation is not evidence that he is "returning from a temporary visit abroad." For this reason, it is possible that a returning resident might be denied entry if deemed to have abandoned his legal residence status.

  • Asylum in the United States: Application, Court, and Asylum Benefits

    A person who is fearing persecution in his/her country may request the Unites States government to provide protection by submitting an application form I-589 and supporting documents. The person must be physically present in the United States to do so. If a person is asking for protection outside the United States, the person is called a refugee.

  • Is There a Difference between a Visa and a Green Card

    You must learn about the differences between a green card and a visa before you apply for any of the two. A lot of people seem to believe that a visa and a green card refer to the same thing. However, a visa and a green card are indeed different from each other. Each has its own purpose and eligibility requirements.

  • Immigration Issues – Where do Obama and Romney Stand

    We hope that both Candidates continue supporting the DREAMers, and higher-skilled immigrants (L1A,H1B,O1). The results of this year’s election can change the White House’s approach on immigration. The Presidential elections are less than one month away and both candidates are in a full-throttle attempt to persuade more people to vote for him rather than his opponent.

  • A Bad Marriage is Not the Same as a Sham Marriage

    Marriage to a U.S. citizen is the most common way of getting a legal permanent resident status in the United States especially when the alien has been out of status in the country. Fraud statistics show that between 1998-2007 more than 2 million people have reported marriage as a means to gain residency within the United States.

  • New Decision of the Appellate Court Regarding Advance Parole

    An alien who applied for adjustment of status to become a legal permanent resident of the United States should apply for advance parole in case he/she needs to leave the country while the adjustment of status is pending. Previously, an alien who leaves the United States after incurring at least one year of unlawful presence will not be allowed to re-enter the country even if he/she is in possession of an advance parole document. This new decision issued by the BIA changed that rule.

  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

    USCIS says that Dream Act eligible candidates that meet the criteria of the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” program will not be deported. It is expected that exact guidelines and procedures for this program will be put into place sometime during August, 2012, detailing how eligible candidates can apply for this status of deferred prosecution of removal from the United States. If granted, an individual also may be eligible for work authorization. The program is for those immigrants who:

  • A Nation Built on Immigrants, A Future Built on Immigration Reform

    We expect there to be word forthwith on what needs to be filed for DREAMERS. Stay posted. We expect to advise next week. These actions have finally begun positive action towards immigrants. We hope this builds a momentum that will ultimately lead to more comprehensive reform.

  • Foreign Investors can Avail US Green Card by EB-5 Visa Program

    A foreign investor interested and capable of investing $500,000 in the US that will help to generate employment is eligible for EB-5 visa. Acquiring permanent residency in the US is comparatively simple with tis visa. Only there are few rules and regulations that immigration lawyer can sort out.