Alexandria County

A Win-Win Situation- Investing in the United States Temporary and Permanent Investor Visas

As the United States has recently experienced a downturn in the economy, it is exciting to know that jobs can be created in the United States when foreign nationals make a decision to invest in the U.S. economy by opening a company.  It’s a “win-win” situation. Investors are able to gain permanent or temporary residency, while jobs for United States Residents and Citizens are created.

The purpose of this short article is to discuss the minimum financial requirements needed for… Continue reading

Collecting Child Support from Your Illegal or Undocumented Children’s Parent

Child support is for the child, not the parent, so a child is entitled to the support.  I have a few clients who are undocumented who have to pay child support according to Court orders.  It is hard to enforce.  Family Court has nothing to do with Immigration.  However, if the illegal parent refuses to pay and it becomes a criminal matter he or she could then be subject to removal proceedings if ICE is informed.

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HELPING THE REMOVAL NIGHTMARE TO BE OVER SOONER! Petition for Alien Relative Relief, Form I-130 and Expedited Relief in Removal Proceedings

On August 20th, 2010 U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (“ICE”) issued a memorandum from Assistant Secretary John Morton that will make a non-citizen or alien who is placed in removal proceedings eligible for relief if they have a pending Petition for Alien Relative (“Form I-130 or petition”).

Basically, ICE and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“ USCIS”) will now work more efficiently together so that non-citizens placed in removal will either have his and/or her case expedited or dismissed… Continue reading

What is the Correct Consular Post for Pakistan

Often our Pakistan Clients Would like to confirm the correct consular post to process visas.  The answer is below: All visa processing happens in Islamabad regardless of where  the individuals resides  in Pakistan. The other consulate locations only provide services to US Citizens living in those areas. For further information you may contact me at (703)261.6881/202.296.0122 or info@scottcclaw.com. Glendia Rice-Mondesir Attorney-at-law