By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano A pair of policy memos circulated recently by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services may pave the way for sudden visa denials and referrals for deportation. The most recent memo, released last week, changes previous federal policy by allowing immigration officials to reject...
The Trump administration is quietly attempting to revamp the U.S. immigration system by circumventing Congress and changing the nation’s immigration policies through new federal regulations. The administration has always favored a significant reduction in legal immigration and has pursued that goal through multiple avenues: admitting...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano In some cases containing weak documentary relationship evidence, the adjudicator may refer the case for an investigation. This additional scrutiny may include deep public record searches, an early morning visit at their home, and interviews with neighbors, family and co workers. How...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano In marriage cases, the USCIS will issue Notice to Appear (NTA) where a Statement of Findings substantiates fraud as a part of the record. Such an NTA can be issued even if the petition is not substantiated by fraud. Moreover, criminal...
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 Requesting a CSPA for children of a Permanent Resident is a complicated process that need the assistance of an experienced immigration lawyer. Before you start the process, it is advisable to consult first with an experienced immigration lawyer. The process for determining...
By Atty. Crispin C. Lozano Many fiancée who came to the United States and did not marry the U.S. citizen petitioner could not adjust status unless they qualify under the Violence against Women Act. However, there is a new provision in the law that allows these...
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...
Cancellation of removal for Lawful Permanent Resident 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...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano Most denials of naturalization application is based on good moral character grounds. In general, a noncitizen is statutorily barred from establishing good moral character if, during the time for which good moral character must be shown (five years generally) she is...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano For those who were deported or removed from the U.S., you do not have to wait for 10 years to come back. There are waivers available so that you can come back immediately. For immigrants who were deported, they can apply for...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano Attorney General Jeff Sessions is exerting unprecedented control over immigration courts — by ruling on cases himself. The attorney general is poised to issue decisions that could determine the fate of tens of thousands of immigrants. He is trying to limit many...