By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano If you have committed a crime make sure that your conviction will not make you removable. Generally, an alien is removable is he commits crimes involving moral turpitude. There are certain requirements to be followed before a permanent resident alien will...
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 The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California challenging its sanctuary policies in Federal Court of the Eastern District. The case is likely to reach the Supreme Court of the United States as it involves the extent of Federal power...
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 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 The Republican Congress is trying to limit the ability of U.S. citizens and Permanent Resident to petition for their parents, their adult sons and daughters and their brothers and sisters. This is what they termed "chain migration". With Congress and Senate...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano The American Immigration Council provide us a report of ICE policy guidance in courthouses. After a significant increase in arrests outside of courthouses in 2017, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has finally released new guidance that officially gives its agents permission...
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 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...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozanoq President Trump Executive Order 13767 on January 25, 2017 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...
By Atty. Crispin Caday Lozano Question: I am the beneficiary of a petition by my same sex partner in California which recognizes legality of same sex marriage. How many years do I have to wait to file for my naturalization? Answer: Marriage to a U.S. citizen shouldn’t...
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...