By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano When a person applies for a temporary visa to the United States, a person must actually have an intention to remain in the United States on a temporary basis and be limited by the rules of that visa. Similarly, when a...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano There are certain Permanent Residents who were sent to removal proceedings because of crimes, drug cases and immigration violations. If you are one of those, there is the relief of Cancellation of Removal to keep your status as Permanent Resident. Q. Who...
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 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...