How can I leave the U.S. with an expiring Green Card? Question: I have heard that most things are taking longer at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.My problem is that I must renew my Green Card as it is expiring. However, My father is gravely ill and I want to visit him before he dies. What can I do? Answer: First, If you leave the U.S. without having a valid Green Card, you will not be able to…
Application for adjustment approved for client with two convictions after USCIS approved his application for humanitarian reinstatement. Now Client can finally live in this country legally after being here for over 30 years.
Military Parole-In-Place adjustment of status approved for citizen of Mexico whose son serves in the U.S. military. Application was approved in a little over 30 days. Parole in place (PIP) is available to certain undocumented family members of U.S. military personnel (active or veterans). For members of the U.S. armed forces, these scenarios can create stress and anxiety that adversely affects military preparedness. The parole in place policy aims to prevent the separation of military families by allowing certain family…
Applications for adjustment of status approved in a little over 90 days for clients from Mexico based on their adult U.S. citizen daughter. Now, as permanent residents, they can petition their 3 adult daughters. Adjustment of status is the process that you can use to apply for lawful permanent resident status (also known as applying for a Green Card) when you are present in the United States. The eligibility requirements for adjustment of status may vary depending on the immigrant…
Another win for naturalization application. Applications for adjustment of status approved in a little over 90 days for clients from Mexico based on their adult U.S. citizen daughter. Now, as permanent residents, they can petition their 3 adult daughters. Application for Naturalization, is an application to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Permanent resident for at least 3 years if you are married to a US citizen. Their child, however, does not have to go through the naturalization process (if they are…
Another win for humanitarian reinstatement. Humanitarian reinstatement approved for Client from Vietnam whose U.S. citizen father filed an I-130 on her behalf but died during the COVID-19 pandemic. Client can now continue with her immigrant visa, with her brother as a substitute sponsor, rather than wait an additional 15+ years for a new I-130 from one of her siblings. You may only request another win for humanitarian reinstatement if you are the principal beneficiary of an approved Form I-130, Petition…
Humanitarian reinstatement approved for Client from Bangladesh whose U.S. citizen father filed an I-130 on his behalf but died years later. Client can now continue with his immigrant visa, with his mother as a substitute sponsor, rather than wait an additional 13 years for a new I-130. They cannot grant humanitarian reinstatement if the petitioner died while the petition was pending. A humanitarian reinstatement approved means that the I-130 petition continues. The death of petitioner and humanitarian reinstatement is the only…
Chilean Citizen Adjustment of Status. Adjustment of status approved for Chilean citizen based on her U.S. citizen child. The permanent residence permit has a validity of 5 years, renewable. After 5 years of residency (including temporary visa), you may be eligible for citizenship. The process of obtaining citizenship takes about 2 years. Once you obtain permanent residency, it is valid for life: you do not have to renew it. Nationals of Chile are currently the only Latin American citizens who are…
Humanitarian reinstatement for Filipino citizen who’s lawful permanent resident mother filed an I-130 on her behalf but died prior to a visa number becoming available. They cannot grant if the petitioner died while the petition was pending. Humanitarian reinstatement is a discretionary benefit. Exercising discretion means they compare positive factors against negative factors to make a decision. There is no form or fee to ask for. You need to make a written request with supporting evidence to the USCIS office that…
Another win for Israeli citizen. I-360 under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) approved for Israeli citizen and battered spouse of a U.S. citizen after USCIS issued a Notice of Intent to Deny, alleging that client’s first marriage was entered into for the purpose of evading the immigration laws. If your spouse was abusive to you, you could still apply for U.S. lawful permanent residence independently. The immigration law of the United States regulates situations like these, protecting those who…
Immigrant Visa and Permission to Reenter granted for Client from India whose B-2 visa was cancelled and was ordered deported from Washington Dulles International Airport. Client is now in the United States with his U.S. citizen wife and can apply for naturalization/citizenship in 3 years. A permanent resident (called lawful permanent resident or LPR) or conditional resident (CR) who has remained outside the United States for longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of an Immigrant Visa and…
H-1B win for Logistic Analyst, with a Bachelor’s degree in International Business in less than two months with no Request for Evidence. The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant work visa that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills to work in the United States for a specific period of time. Typically, the roles require a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Occupations that qualify for the H-1B visa are typically in fields such as technology, finance, engineering, architecture, or…
Application for naturalization/citizenship (N-400) accept for Client who was sentence of a firearm offense shortly after becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident.
Widow petition and AOS Widow petition and aos . Congress removed this requirement, effective Oct. 28, 2009. Your eligibility to immigrate as a widow(er) ends if you have remarried. You must file within 2 years of the citizen’s death. If your citizen spouse did not have a Form I-130 pending at the time of death, you must file the Form I-360 no more than 2 years after the death of your citizen spouse. Individuals in these categories may self-petition for “immediate…
Win for TN nonimmigrant classification. TN nonimmigrant classification approved for Mexican citizen with an agricultural engineering degree. Client and his wife and child can now enter the United States and he can work for his employer, an organic farm in Southern California, for the next 3 years. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created special economic and trade relationships for the United States, Canada and Mexico. The TN category, a nonimmigrant classification, simply reflects this general exemption from the…
Asylum Application for Egyptian client. After waiting patiently for over 5 years for a decision on her family’s pending asylum application (I-589), Egyptian client decided she could no longer live in limbo and therefore, retained our office to force immigration to schedule her interview by filing a Writ of Mandamus in Federal District Court. Less than 30 days later, USCIS scheduled her asylum interview. Effective May 31, 2023, we updated the filing location for certain affirmative asylum applications submitted by…
Adjustment of Status under Section 245i. Application for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Act granted for Mexican citizen who entered the United States unlawfully, married a U.S. citizen and was covered under 245(i) based on a petition filed by his uncle on behalf of his father. Adjustment of Status under Section 245i of INA allows immigrants to remain in the country during the family-based immigrant petition process without a waiver. In most cases, you must also pay an…
After waiting patiently for over 6 years for a decision on his approved pending asylum application (I-589), Lebanese client decided he could no longer live in limbo and therefore, retained our office to force immigration to schedule his interview by filing a Writ of Mandamus in Federal District Court. USCIS is seeing an increase in the submission of paper-filed affirmative asylum applications that we must reject because they are incomplete or improperly filed. Effective May 31, 2023, they updated the…
New Immigration Lawyer PINS To help you find an authorized legal representative, the American Bar Association provides information about finding an attorney in your state. The DOJ also provides a list of attorneys who provide immigration services either for free or for little cost. You can pay the fee with a money order, personal check, cashier’s check, or pay by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable…
Good Immigration Lawyer in California. Dealing with immigration issues can be a complex and difficult process. Having a skilled and experienced immigration lawyer by your side can make a world of difference. Immigration lawyers specialize in handling deportation cases and are well-versed in the intricacies of immigration law. They play a crucial role in protecting your rights and fighting for justice. In this article, we will explore the role of an immigration lawyer in deportation cases emphasizing the importance of…
As a legal assistant, I have witnessed firsthand the importance of staying with the latest developments in immigration law. With the aspect constantly changing, it’s vital to have a solid foundation of knowledge to provide the best advice and description to clients. One of the most effective ways to do this is by taking immigration law courses online. In this complete guide, I will share the benefits of taking immigration law courses online, tips for select the right courses, and…
