By: Michael Spychalski The Department of Homeland Security has created a new process that will allow certain spouses, children, and parents of a U.S. citizen to apply for a provisional unlawful presence waiver while in the United States and before … [Read more...]
Significant Misdemeanors & Immigration
By Michael Spychalski To be eligible for deferred action, participants cannot have been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor, or multiple 3 or more non-significant misdemeanors. Also, participants cannot otherwise pose a threat … [Read more...]
DREAM Act Fails Again
by Michael J. Spychalski I know a number of people were watching the DREAM Act vote very closely, but I doubt a lot of people know what D.R.E.A.M. stands for. It stands for Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors. The Act passed in the … [Read more...]
Still Time to Apply for Temporary Protective Status for Haitian Nationals
By Michael Spychalski Haitian nationals still have time to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The final date to register for first-time applicants is November 15, 2011. Applicants who were re-registering had to have their applications in … [Read more...]
How Do You Become Deportable?
by Michael J. Spychalski There are many grounds for removal/deportation in many different categories. Removability and deportability mean the same thing. If you are inadmissible at your time of entry into the country, you are deportable. A … [Read more...]
EB-5 For Immigrant Investors
The EB-5 immigrant investor visa was created by Congress in 1990. This visa allows a green card for foreign nationals who invest money in the United States. To obtain a green card, the foreign national would have to invest $1 million and hire 10 … [Read more...]
The Most Common Nonimmigrant Visa — B1/B2 Visa
The most common nonimmigrant visa is the B1/B2 visa. Many people refer to it as the visitor for Business (B1) or tourist visa (B2). There is a distinct difference between the two. The business visitor may 1) conduct negotiations, 2) solicit sales or … [Read more...]
U Visa for Victims of Crimes
The U visa is designed for noncitizen crime victims who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse flowing from criminal activity and who have cooperated with government officials investigating or prosecuting such criminal activity. To … [Read more...]
Who Gets Immigration Bond Hearings?
When an alien is in immigration custody, the local district office makes the initial custody determination for an immigration bond. If you commit certain crimes, such as a controlled-substance offense or what is deemed to be an aggravated felony, you … [Read more...]