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Dec 1, 2012
Young undocumented immigrants should be aware of a major immigration policy change affecting over I million aliens residing in the United States. This major change was first announced on June 15, 2012 by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) wherein they announced that certain young undocumented immigrants could obtain temporary status and a work authorization/ID card. It is called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”).
Young undocumented immigrants should be aware of a major immigration policy change affecting over I million aliens residing in the United States. This major change was first announced on June 15, 2012 by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) wherein they announced that certain young undocumented immigrants could obtain temporary status and a work authorization/ID card. It is called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”).
Nov 24, 2012
A non-citizen’s defense against deportation should begin the moment he or she is charged with a controlled substance violation. The immigration laws of the United States are extremely unforgiving to non-citizens who have been convicted of a crime involving drugs.
A non-citizen’s defense against deportation should begin the moment he or she is charged with a controlled substance violation. The immigration laws of the United States are extremely unforgiving to non-citizens who have been convicted of a crime involving drugs.
Nov 11, 2012
By now everyone knows what the seven requirements for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are and applicants may quickly conclude that they satisfy the seven requirements.
By now everyone knows what the seven requirements for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are and applicants may quickly conclude that they satisfy the seven requirements.
Nov 4, 2012
On August 3, 2012, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) provided important information regarding the relief application that USCIS is calling “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.”
On August 3, 2012, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) provided important information regarding the relief application that USCIS is calling “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.”
What’s Love Got to Do With It? Marriage-Based Immigration, Marriage Fraud, and the Dreaded Interview
Oct 27, 2012
Marriage-based immigration is a common and prevalent mechanism for foreign nationals to immigrate to the United States. For example, spouses of U.S. citizens are categorized as an immediate relative, which means that a visa is immediately available to them and they can obtain lawful permanent residence in a fairly short period of time.
Oct 20, 2012
The window to file applications for deferred action may close in November if Mitt Romney wins the coming presidential election. Mr. Romney’s campaign recently told the Boston Globe that he would honor applications filed prior to his election but would not accept new ones after taking office.
The window to file applications for deferred action may close in November if Mitt Romney wins the coming presidential election. Mr. Romney’s campaign recently told the Boston Globe that he would honor applications filed prior to his election but would not accept new ones after taking office.
Oct 7, 2012
If you or a loved one obtained permanent residency in the United States through marriage to a U.S. citizen, you may need to file a petition to finalize the process of becoming a “full” permanent resident by removing the conditions on the resident status.
If you or a loved one obtained permanent residency in the United States through marriage to a U.S. citizen, you may need to file a petition to finalize the process of becoming a “full” permanent resident by removing the conditions on the resident status.
Oct 1, 2012
Criminal convictions may have severe immigration consequences. Even without being sentenced to jail, a non-citizen may be ineligible to adjust status or immigrate because of past criminal history. However, in some instances the non-U.S. citizen will still be eligible for their green card by obtaining a waiver of their prior conviction.
Criminal convictions may have severe immigration consequences. Even without being sentenced to jail, a non-citizen may be ineligible to adjust status or immigrate because of past criminal history. However, in some instances the non-U.S. citizen will still be eligible for their green card by obtaining a waiver of their prior conviction.
Sep 8, 2012
Two clients of Reeves & Associates recently received immigrant visas and were able to join their families in the United States as lawful permanent residents. What makes these cases remarkable is that both clients were refused visas and declared inadmissible by the Embassy over ten years ago.
Two clients of Reeves & Associates recently received immigrant visas and were able to join their families in the United States as lawful permanent residents. What makes these cases remarkable is that both clients were refused visas and declared inadmissible by the Embassy over ten years ago.
Aug 25, 2012
The skilled worker immigrant visa category known as EB-3 is one of the most heavily used categories for obtaining permanent resident status. The demand for this category is so great that it created a six-year backlog in visa availability.
The skilled worker immigrant visa category known as EB-3 is one of the most heavily used categories for obtaining permanent resident status. The demand for this category is so great that it created a six-year backlog in visa availability.
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