By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano Most denials of naturalization application is premised upon lack of good moral character. For many people the term "good moral character" is not well defined. In this issue we will clarify some of the common misconceptions about "good moral character" Our...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano There are many reasons a person to be denied entry into the U.S. The most obvious reasons for denied entry include if a person has previously worked illegally in the U.S., is suspected of being an intended immigrant (i.e. planning on...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano President Trump Executive Order 13767 instructs the DHS to implement and expand Expedited Removal. We will discuss what it is and how those affected should protect themselves. Q. What is expedited removal, and who does it apply to now? A....
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano The Department of Homeland Security issued a memorandum on July 29, 2016, expanding eligibility for a provisional waiver of the 3 and 10 year bar for unlawful presence which takes effect on August 29, 2016. Q. What has been expanded? A. The provisional...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano There was a surge of immigration raids last year by the Department of Homeland Security. If you are in the country illegally, you should be able to handle raids to protect your rights. If Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents show up...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano There are a number of grounds upon which you can be denied on your naturalization application. Usually, submitting an application will allow USCIS to review your application to obtain your green card and your entire file. The USCIS will verify if your...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano After your adjustment of status interview, the USCIS will send you a letter which could be a Request for Evidence or a final decision. If you were petitioned by your spouse and you received a decision from USCIS stating a finding...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano Before going to your visa interview with the Consul at the U.S. Embassy, you should be aware that mere admission of committing a crime involving Moral Turpitude and admitting Controlled Substance violation may lead to visa denial. This is because there...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano If you entered into a good faith marriage but after the marriage your U.S. citizen of lawful permanent resident spouse is abusing you, then you do not have to sacrifice to get your permanent resident. You can immediately apply for a...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano Upon submission of your Form N-400 the USCIS will schedule you for Biometrics. This will enable them to check if you have committed any crime during your lifetime. The reason for this is that there are crimes that will make you...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano If you have been convicted of one of the following crimes, you will permanently be denied from applying for Naturalization to U.S. citizenship: Murder, or An aggravated felony (if the conviction was after November 29, 1990). These bars are automatic. In other...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano The USCIS give the following notice. "We don’t want you to become a victim of an immigration scam. If you need legal advice on immigration matters, make sure the person helping you is authorized to give legal advice. Only an attorney...