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Immigration•May 26, 2021•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Is it possible to avoid deportation with a 601 waiver?

U.S. immigration law is constantly changing, and for relatives of U.S. citizens or permanent residents living in Florida, knowing what options there are to remain in the country even if they are not immediately eligible to apply for immigration is essential in order to keep a family together through difficult times. Also called a provisional…

Immigration•Apr 30, 2021•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Grounds of inadmissibility for immigration

People across the country apply to become lawful citizens of America for employment or personal reasons regularly. However, those who are filing for permanent residence in the country must demonstrate that they are not inadmissible from entering America. There are various grounds of inadmissibility, according to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Inadmissibility due…

Immigration•Apr 13, 2021•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Applying for an employment-based green card

There are several reasons a person may want to apply to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States, which will allow him or her to obtain a green card. If applicants are interested in applying for employment-based reasons, there is helpful information available about the process. There are three employment-based “preference immigrant” categories…

Immigration•Apr 9, 2021•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Steps to take in the adjustment of status process

Immigrants in the U.S. who want to apply for a Green Card will have to take certain steps. Applying for a Green Card is referred to as “adjustment of status.” The following is a brief overview of the steps to take in the adjustment of status process. Ensure you are eligible for a Green Card…

Immigration•Mar 18, 2021•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Obtaining a reentry permit

Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) may have questions about travel outside of the United States and how to obtain a reentry permit through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) department. Once an LPR leaves the United States and is absent for one year or more, his or her permanent resident card becomes invalid to…

Immigration•Feb 24, 2021•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Immigration options under the Violence Against Women Act

Citizenship or a green card is often a strong path for an immigrant to legally work toward bringing their loved ones into the United States. However, not all individuals who have attained citizenship or legal status in the country act with their immigrant relatives’ best interests in mind. In Florida and throughout the United States,…

Immigration•Feb 8, 2021•By Cynthia I. Waisman

New administration signals commitment to DACA

There are many children in Florida who were brought to this country by their parents at a young age. They were brought here not based on any choices they made. It was recognized that people in this situation should be allowed to stay as long as they met certain requirements such as remaining law abiding…

Immigration•Dec 30, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

What are l1601A provisional unlawful presence waivers?

A person with relatives in the United States who unlawfully entered the country must return to their country of origin for a green card appointment in certain circumstances. Since March 2013, certain visa applicants can apply for a provisional unlawful presence to return. These l601A provisional waivers must comply with certain immigration rules. Returning abroad…

Immigration•Nov 30, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Obtaining an E-2 visa

The United States issues a number of different kind of visas that allow persons born in foreign countries to enter and remain in the United States for a specified purpose. E-2 visas are used to allow persons who invest a substantial amount of capital in the U.S. to be admitted. Employees of such a person…

Immigration•Nov 21, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Appeals court decision threatens TPS for immigrants

In September, a federal appeals court made a ruling that opens the door for roughly 300,000 immigrants to find themselves in danger of deportation. The ruling reverses a previous judge’s decision to block the Trump administration’s actions to phase out Temporary Protected Status, which typically excludes certain immigrants from the risk of deportation. Many of…