On June 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a key step toward fulfilling President Biden’s commitment to promoting family unity in the immigration system. DHS will establish a new process to consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests for certain noncitizen spouses of...
When applying for asylum the applicant must prove they are persecuted on account of race, nationality, religion, political opinion and membership in a particular social group. The applicant has to establish that the asylum claim is rooted or connected in any one of these bases. What...
There is a need to strategize the immigration process for maximum benefits. For most of the immigrants, family unity is the most important part of staying in the United States. However, many failed to use a strategy or process that will make them united faster than...
If your marital situation is getting worse before you get your green card approval, you do not have to sacrifice yourself for any abuse. If abuse is happening, you need to get out of the house and seek government assistance. They provide shelter assistance and...
If you have no green card, you may be eligible to have your removal cancelled under section 240A(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). There are two types of Cancellation of Removal. One is the non LPR cancellation and the other is the LPR...
Many clients ask if they will be interviewed by a USCIS officer. In general, interview is required unless the office decide to waive it. The USCIS policy manual states that “all adjustment of status applicants must be interviewed by an officer unless the interview is waived...
The USCIS clarifies who can adjust status if you were issued a C-1 visa. It all depends on the type of work you are doing or intending to do. If you are a regular member of a crew in a vessel or working in a...
There are two types of asylum application in the United States. First is the Affirmative Asylum Application wherein any person inside and residing in the United States who is not in Removal Proceeding may apply with USCIS. The second type of Asylum application is Defensive...
Petitioning caregivers is a long and complex process that you should be aware of. You need to know this to save time and money. This is a very challenging time for those Care Home Facility owners because of the shortage of Caregivers. Many caregivers can...
If you are seeking asylum through the Asylum Merits Interview process with USCIS after a positive credible fear determination, visit our Asylum Merits Interview with USCIS: Processing After a Positive Credible Fear Determination page for information on how to prepare for your Asylum Merits Interview....
This is the best time in decades to apply for naturalization. Why? It is because the Us government is encouraging all qualified green card holders to apply for citizenship so that they can vote in the 2024 presidential election. In the past years, you will...
Many people are asking me if they can petition their relatives as caregivers. The answer is yes. It should be one of your option in uniting family. Relatives are more reliable as workers because of their loyalty to the owner. Aside from helping them to...