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New Relief For Mandatorily Detained Non-Citizens
Jul 10, 2010 |
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The list of mandatory detention crimes includes multiple criminal convictions, aggravated felonies, controlled substances offenses, firearms offenses, or crimes of moral turpitude for which the non-citizen has been sentenced to one year or more. |
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Protecting Your Green Card When Traveling Outside the United States
Jun 23, 2010 |
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If a lawful permanent resident is out of the U.S. continuously for more than six months but less than a year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will look at a number of factors before admitting the returning lawful permanent resident. If the resident has been outside the U.S. for longer than one year, DHS takes the position that residency has been abandoned. |
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Waiver Still Possible After The Death Of A Parent
Jun 12, 2010 |
| An adult beneficiary of a petition filed by a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident parent has to wait many years for his petition to become current. However, it is difficult to place a life on hold for a decade or more. If the adult child marries, he may lose his ability to immigrate because there is no category for married sons and daughters of lawful permanent residents. |
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Congress Turns to Immigration Reform
May 6, 2010 |
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On Saturday, April 10, 2010, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addressed the issue of immigration reform during a speech in downtown Las Vegas. His words were emphatic, indicating that Congress would start working on an overhaul of immigration policy as soon as lawmakers returned from a recess period.
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The Immigration Experts
Apr 23, 2010 |
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This Sunday marks the conclusion of Season One of Reeves & Associates’ educational television program, “The Immigration Experts.” “The Immigration Experts” was conceived as an informative program which sought to give viewers down to earth practical immigration advice, approaches and tips. |
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Federal Court Upholds K-2’s Right to Green Card Eligibility
Feb 20, 2010 |
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To become a lawful permanent resident, the fiancée (or child of a fiancée) of a United States citizen must go through four steps. First, the non-citizen must obtain a K visa through a visa petition filed by her United States citizen fiancée.
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Comprehensive Immigration Reform to Take Center Stage Again
Feb 8, 2010 |
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While domestic issues such as healthcare and financial regulation have occupied the public debate throughout 2009, there is good reason to believe that the nation’s attention will once again turn towards immigration reform in 2010.
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Am I Stuck With My Employer?
Feb 2, 2010 |
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The recent February 2010 Visa Bulletin shows a somewhat modest advance in visa numbers for skilled and unskilled workers from last month. Priority dates have reached September 22, 2002 for skilled workers, and June 1, 2001 for unskilled workers. But, one year ago, these numbers were at May 1, 2005 for skilled, and March 13, 2003 for unskilled.
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Honoring Christmas All Year Round
Jan 9, 2010 |
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Charles Dickens wrote, “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” During this Holiday Season, Reeves & Associates invites you to pause and take a moment out of your busy schedule to not only honor Christmas, but to also consider how you can keep it in your heart throughout the new year.
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Reliance On A No-Attorney Can Hurt You
Dec 23, 2009 |
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When someone needs legal assistance, he usually attempts to find an attorney. Once he has decided to hire a particular attorney, he places all his trust in that lawyer. When he hires an attorney who is well qualified to handle the legal problem, the trust is well-placed. Unfortunately, sometimes, the person hired is not really an attorney. Then the client is at the mercy of someone who is not trained or qualified to assist him with his legal problem.
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Do I Need An Immigration Attorney?
Dec 15, 2009 |
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Even before an alien ever comes in contact with USCIS, a decision needs to be made whether to represent oneself or retain the services of an immigration attorney. It is impossible to overstate the importance of this decision, as it will likely be one of the most significant decisions that an alien will make in their lifetime.
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The Consequences of Filing an Ineligible Application
Oct 5, 2009 |
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Over the past couple of years, the United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) stepped up enforcement and political prosecution of immigrants. As such, individuals and families need to be prepared and well represented whenever they apply for an immigration benefit or attend an interview with the USCIS.
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Motions To Reopen Now Possible After Leaving U.S.
Aug 13, 2009 |
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It is bad enough to be ordered deported when you know about the hearing. It is even worse to believe you are about to get a green card and find out that you may not be eligible because you have an existing deportation order.
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USCIS Provides New Guidance for Marriage Cases
Aug 3, 2009 |
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Marriage to a US citizen is a well known path to permanent residency (the green card) as long as the marriage is not a sham. The process is relatively quick and even allows immigrants who are in the US and out of status to become permanent residents. |
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Obama Launches Immigration Reform
Jul 28, 2009 |
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President Obama made a promise to “pursue genuine solutions day in and day out [including] immigration reform that will secure our borders, and punish employers who exploit immigrant labor; reform that finally brings the 12 million people who are here illegally out of the shadows by requiring them to take steps to become legal citizens.” |
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The "Privileges" and Consequences of Voluntary Departure
Jul 19, 2009 |
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Although voluntary departure is considered a privilege, all too often aliens accept this privilege without fully realizing the benefits and possible consequences. If you are really planning to leave the United States, voluntary departure may be an appropriate option.
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Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel Returns
Jul 12, 2009 |
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When placed into removal proceedings, the wise alien hires a knowledgeable and experienced immigration attorney to represent him. In so doing, he reasonably relies upon his attorney’s expertise. He hopes and expects that his attorney will raise and effectively present his case before the court. |
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K-1 Visa Holders Can Adjust After Divorce
Jul 6, 2009 |
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K-1 (fiancé) visa holders come to the United States full of hope. They are coming to marry the person they love and are looking forward to a new life in the United States. Sometimes, the marriage does not work out. |
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Ignoring A Notice To Appear Doesn’t Make The Problem Go Away
Jun 10, 2009 |
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It can begin as innocently as going to the mailbox. Lying there is a letter with a return address from the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Inside is a document titled Notice To Appear. Getting a Notice to Appear in Immigration Court is scary. It means that the government has begun a process to try to remove a non-citizen from the United States. |
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