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I have lost my Immigration Court Case What Now!
The purpose of this brief article is to equip clients in removal and deportation proceedings in the United States with an understanding of their options in the event they lose their case in immigration court. All hope is not lost.
We understand that this is a devastating time for our clients. We have taken over several cases that were lost be prior attorneys or counsel and taken the next essential steps to give clients another chance to win a meritorious… Continue reading →
U.S. Citizenship and Good Character- The Case for DWIs
U.S. Citizenship is not an automatic right but requires proof that a Permanent Resident has “good moral characterâ€. Many of our complex citizenship cases involve client’s who have been charged with multiple DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) while in Permanent Resident Status. Although this can affect a citizen application and can result in denial, many cases are still approved despite. The following factors are key in a case being approved although convicted of more than one DWI in a five or… Continue reading →
When Returning to your Home Country From the United States Is NOT an Option Asylum, Withholding of Removal and CAT
Asylum
Asylum status may be given to an individual who meets a very strict definition of refugee. A refugee or asylee is defined as any person outside his or her county of nationality (or in the case of a persons having no nationality, their last habitual residence) who, because of a “well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion, is unable or unwilling to return to that country, and is… Continue reading →
Visa Waiver and the Minor: Can a Minor Waive their Immigration Rights?
As we discussed in our previous blog articles, the use of a visa waiver by eligible foreign nationals can be surprisingly risky. But what does this mean for a minor who enters on one?
In order to receive a visa waiver, a foreign national agrees to waive his immigration rights in the event he or she overstays the visa waiver, an incident which would result in serious U.S. immigration consequences.
In the case of a minor, the following scenerio often… Continue reading →
Virginia Assault and Battery- Immigration Consequences for the Non-Citizen
The purpose of this article is to discuss the often confusing subject of whether an assault and battery in the State of Virginia is an aggravated felony prohibiting a U.S. non-citizen who is convicted of such a crime from applying for many forms of relief if placed in removal. Without relief, a non-citizen client will be removed (deported) from the United States.
If you or your loved one are currently charged with assault and battery as a non-citizen of the… Continue reading →
H1B Employee Tip: H1B Portability as it Relates to the I-140 and I-485-Extending Beyond 6 Year Period
Many of our clients have experienced layoffs requiring them to seek alternative employment in H-1B status. Porting over to another employer requires a very detailed legal analysis by an experienced immigration lawyer. Our law firm provides tips from time to time on various situations that the H-1B visa holder may find him or herself experiencing. Here is an example of one:
Scenario and Question
If an employee currently has 5 months remaining within his initial 6 year term. He or… Continue reading →
U.S. Visa Waiver Program—Wonderful Privilege or Serious Risk?
The Visa Waiver Program (“VWâ€) is a program available to select countries wherein an individual traveling to the United States to visit need not first obtain a visa from his or her local U.S. consulate.
At first glance, who would not be excited about the option of skipping the headache of applying for a visa at the U.S. Consulate before traveling. However, the purpose of this article is to explain some of the drawbacks that need to be considered depending… Continue reading →
Immigration Consequences To Criminal Charges Or Convictions – The BIG Mistake—Don’t Rest Easy!—Removability AND Inadmissibility Immigration Considerations Before Pleading
The purpose of this article is to hopefully reduce the huge mistake that costs U.S. Permanent Residents and Non-Citizens their right to travel back to their home country. Specifically, if a Permanent Resident or Non-Citizen with a brief criminal history travels abroad they are often faced with the surprise of arriving at the airport back in the United States only to be told by Customs Border and Patrol (CBP) that they are “inadmissibleâ€. In other word, they are banned from… Continue reading →
Deferred Inspections at BWI (Baltimore Washington International Airport), Dulles International Airport or Regan International Airport
Your flight has just landed safely, your relaxed and ready to settle down from the hassles of travel, then suddenly you as a non-citizen are met with a surprise from Customs Borders and Patrol (CBP) called “Deferred Inspectionâ€.
Once you are not a Citizen of the United States, and you intend to return to the U.S. after being overseas for even a brief visit, CBP redetermines and revaluates if you are eligible for entry into the United States. It is… Continue reading →