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There are various ways a person can become a United States citizen. Typically, they are covered in the following areas: Birth in the United States, including certain territories or outlying possessions of the United States Birth abroad acquired through the citizenship of either one or both parent Military involvement Naturalization Generally speaking, in order to…
Committing a crime of moral turpitude can create immigration problems for person and possible cause a person to be placed in removal proceedings in two different ways: 1) Committing a crime of moral turpitude within the first five years or your admission to the United States 2) Committing two (2) or more crimes…
Now that USCIS has updated its DACA program applications, there are many people that are still not taking advantage of the program. Some are eligible as a new applicants, while others are now up for renewal. USCIS urges renewal applicants to apply early so there is not a lapse in their authorized stay. Failing to…
On a regular basis, new clients ask what is the fastest way to get my loved one to the United States and stay. This complex question has various possible answers. A person can apply for a tourist visa, however, obtaining a tourist visa, also known as a B visa in some countries is extremely difficult…
Recently, a Federal Court entered an injunction was halting the implementation of Obama’s new immigration policies, the first which was scheduled for February 18. In light of this legal maneuvering by anti-immigration groups, USCIS is still accepting applications for initial requests and renewals under the current DACA program which was established in 2012. Therefore, anyone…
USCIS recently established a renewal process for the DACA applicants who were granted Deferred Action two years ago when the program started. The fees will be $465. Applicants can start their renewal process as early as four months prior to expiration of their existing status. Moreover, eligible applicants who did not take advantage of the…
If you were granted lawful permanent residence (LPR) status based on your marriage to a United States citizen or permanent resident, then you are likely aware that your residence status is conditional. This is based on the fact that your marriage was entered into on a good faith basis. This condition on your status is…
If you don’t appear at a scheduled removal hearing, the Immigration Judge will enter an order that says you will be removed in absentia. This occurs often even when you did not know about the hearing. Therefore if you are ever caught by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office, or if you apply for an…
In 2007, USCIS finally published the regulations for these types of visas. This provision was a result of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act from 2000. Each year there are 10,000 visas available in this category. The purpose of these visas is to give law enforcement agencies the ability to investigate and prosecute…
Several years ago a new category of visas was established that allows victims of crimes the ability to obtain legal residency if they fully cooperate in a criminal investigation. There are certain crimes that qualify for this type of benefit as follows: Abduction Incest Rape Abusive Sexual Contact Involuntary Servitude Sexual Assault Blackmail Kidnapping Sexual…
