A potential false claim to U.S. Citizenship should never be taken lightly. If a U.S. immigration authority discovers that you have made such a claim, the result is often a…
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When an immigration application seems to drag on indefinitely, far beyond the posted processing times with no end in sight, some applicants consider a powerful legal tool: suing for immigration…
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An immigration trial is also known as an individual hearing or a merits hearing. At the individual hearing, you will be allowed to explain how you qualify for relief from…
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How to prepare a mandamus complaint in order to overcome a motion to dismiss.
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The U.S. has suspended its refugee program, increasing restrictions on humanitarian protection. Learn about the policy changes and their legal impact.
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A criminal conviction doesn’t automatically bar you from obtaining a U.S. visa. With a waiver, many non-immigrant visa applicants can overcome inadmissibility.
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Learn how to prove the validity of your marriage under VAWA, including evidence requirements and addressing prior marriages.
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Learn about the U Visa, a form of immigration relief for crime victims in the U.S., including qualifications, benefits, and application steps.
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Discover when to consider suing USCIS or a consulate for delayed immigration applications and the factors to keep in mind.
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Learn about mandamus actions and how they can help you sue USCIS or a consulate for unreasonable delays in processing your immigration application.
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Learn what happens after suing the government for unreasonable immigration delays, including settlement possibilities and court proceedings.
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Canadian visitors who may be inadmissible to the US have the option to apply online for a waiver through CBP’s e-SAFE portal.
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A noncitizen that has been granted asylum status may be eligible to apply for legal permanent resident status also known as a green card, one year after obtaining asylum status.
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A noncitizen that has been granted refugee status may be eligible to apply for legal permanent resident status also known as a green card, one year after obtaining asylum status.
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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a critical tool to get information or documents from the government that are related to immigration matters.
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Earlier this year, our office filed a mandamus lawsuit against USCIS in federal court in California in order to compel the agency to adjudicate an I-526 petition that has been…
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Libel is not normally considered a CIMT per 9 FAM 302.3-2(B)(2). Applicant should bring all relevant documents to the visa interview and be prepared to answer questions about the incident.
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An overview of the private immigration bill, and how and when to use it.
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Although lying on a naturalization application is certainly one way to lose U.S. Citizenship, it is not the only way. Revocation of naturalization is sometimes referred to as “denaturalization.”
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The government through the Department of Homeland Security also known as DHS may have two options to attempt to take away legal permanent resident status also known as a green…
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