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Feb 17, 2013
After months of waiting, the Provisional Unlawful Residence Waiver is now a reality. Starting March 4, 2013, aliens who are eligible for green cards but don’t qualify to complete the process in the United States will be able to obtain their waiver of the 10-year unlawful presence bar in the United States if they can prove extreme hardship to their United States citizen parents or spouse.
After months of waiting, the Provisional Unlawful Residence Waiver is now a reality. Starting March 4, 2013, aliens who are eligible for green cards but don’t qualify to complete the process in the United States will be able to obtain their waiver of the 10-year unlawful presence bar in the United States if they can prove extreme hardship to their United States citizen parents or spouse.
Feb 2, 2013
Getting a green card can take a very long time.It can require one to put his life on hold. This is especially true of an adult child of a green card holder who must remain single in order to still qualify for a petition filed by a parent. Some people give up. Others decide they want it all.
Getting a green card can take a very long time.It can require one to put his life on hold. This is especially true of an adult child of a green card holder who must remain single in order to still qualify for a petition filed by a parent. Some people give up. Others decide they want it all.
Jan 28, 2013
Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an en banc decision in the class action Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) case brought by the law firm of Reeves & Associates. In the decision, De Osorio v. Mayorkas, the Ninth Circuit held that the CSPA does provide for retention of priority dates, even if a child turns 21 years old while waiting for a visa to become available.
Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an en banc decision in the class action Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) case brought by the law firm of Reeves & Associates. In the decision, De Osorio v. Mayorkas, the Ninth Circuit held that the CSPA does provide for retention of priority dates, even if a child turns 21 years old while waiting for a visa to become available.
Jan 24, 2013
The year 2013 is almost upon us and it is time to look forward and make plans for the upcoming year. Will 2013 be the year you resolve your immigration problems? Will 2013 be the year you consult an experienced and knowledgeable immigration firm about your immigration rights in the U.S.?
The year 2013 is almost upon us and it is time to look forward and make plans for the upcoming year. Will 2013 be the year you resolve your immigration problems? Will 2013 be the year you consult an experienced and knowledgeable immigration firm about your immigration rights in the U.S.?
Jan 20, 2013
For many, the re-election of President Obama is viewed as a sign that comprehensive immigration reform will soon become a reality. However, comprehensive immigration reform might not be as near as some believe.
For many, the re-election of President Obama is viewed as a sign that comprehensive immigration reform will soon become a reality. However, comprehensive immigration reform might not be as near as some believe.
Jan 5, 2013
There are myriad advantages to being a U.S. citizen. Only United States citizens are allowed to engage in the democratic process to choose leaders for America’s future known as voting. U.S. citizens—regardless of their place of birth—cannot be deported from the United States for acts committed after they became citizens.
There are myriad advantages to being a U.S. citizen. Only United States citizens are allowed to engage in the democratic process to choose leaders for America’s future known as voting. U.S. citizens—regardless of their place of birth—cannot be deported from the United States for acts committed after they became citizens.
Dec 30, 2012
With the end of 2012 just around the corner we thought it would be a great time to look back at the major developments in immigration from the past year. 2012 has seen many exciting developments including the implementation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the announcement of the hopefully soon- to-be implemented provisional waiver, and a major change to how the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) should be interpreted which will allow many children who “aged-out” to reunite with their families in the United States.
With the end of 2012 just around the corner we thought it would be a great time to look back at the major developments in immigration from the past year. 2012 has seen many exciting developments including the implementation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the announcement of the hopefully soon- to-be implemented provisional waiver, and a major change to how the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) should be interpreted which will allow many children who “aged-out” to reunite with their families in the United States.
Dec 22, 2012
On September 26, 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an en banc decision in the class action Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) case brought by the law firm of Reeves & Associates.
On September 26, 2012, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an en banc decision in the class action Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) case brought by the law firm of Reeves & Associates.
Dec 16, 2012
Dealing with the death of a close family member is one of the most difficult times of a person’s life. This experience has the possibility of becoming even more challenging if the death results in the remaining family members no longer being eligible to immigrate to the U.S. Until recently the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) stated that an approved petition was automatically revoked if the petitioner died before the beneficiary was granted permanent resident status.
Dealing with the death of a close family member is one of the most difficult times of a person’s life. This experience has the possibility of becoming even more challenging if the death results in the remaining family members no longer being eligible to immigrate to the U.S. Until recently the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) stated that an approved petition was automatically revoked if the petitioner died before the beneficiary was granted permanent resident status.
Dec 8, 2012
The people of the United States have reelected Barack Obama to a second term as America’s Chief Executive. Over the next four years, President Obama will maintain the ability to appoint justices to the Supreme Court and to the lower federal courts, and to the heads of the federal agencies.
The people of the United States have reelected Barack Obama to a second term as America’s Chief Executive. Over the next four years, President Obama will maintain the ability to appoint justices to the Supreme Court and to the lower federal courts, and to the heads of the federal agencies.
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