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Should a noncitizen of the United States plead guilty in a criminal proceeding?

Some factors for a noncitizen to consider when contemplating admitting guilt:

Khadija DerrickNovember 11, 2022

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Common misconceptions about criminal offenses and immigration related consequences

Khadija DerrickNovember 10, 2022

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Can the permanent bar based on unlawful presence apply to children?

The permanent bar is one of the harsher punishments under immigration law created to punish certain noncitizens that have been present in the United States without lawful status.

Khadija DerrickNovember 4, 2022

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Implementation of the Streamlined Credible Fear and Asylum Processing Interim Final Rule

This interim rule was published on March 31, 2022 which was to go into effect 60 days later.

Khadija DerrickNovember 3, 2022

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Updates on TPS protection and EAD validity for TPS countries the government was attempting to terminate TPS designation

Temporary Protected Status, “TPS” has been the subject of much litigation where the prior Trump administration had attempted to end TPS designation for many countries.

Khadija DerrickNovember 1, 2022

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VAWA Protection for Intended Spouses

VAWA is a protection offered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to certain noncitizen victims of battery or extreme cruelty.

Khadija DerrickOctober 21, 2022

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Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status Re-Registration Announced

Beneficiaries under the initial designation for Temporary Protected Status, “TPS” for Venezuela that have been residing in the United States since March 8, 2021, will be eligible to re-register or renew their TPS.

Khadija DerrickOctober 20, 2022

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What is the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status?

SIJS is a form of immigration relief for certain people under 21 and a pathway to a green card.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 28, 2022

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Did a court order end prosecutorial discretion in removal proceedings?

The short answer is no. What recently transpired regarding prosecutorial discretion is that a federal district court in Texas issued an order effective as of June 25, 2022.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 2, 2022

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Does an individual with a pending adjustment of status application continue to accrue unlawful presence?

An individual with a properly filed pending application to adjust status does not accumulate unlawful presence while the application is pending, but would begin to accumulate unlawful presence starting on the day after the application is denied.

Khadija DerrickAugust 15, 2022

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Citizen of Burma Successfully Obtains Temporary Protected Status

Scott Legal was able to successfully help a Citizen of Burma obtain Temporary Protected Status.

Khadija DerrickJune 10, 2022

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DHS Designates Afghanistan for TPS

The Department of Homeland Security announced on May 19, 2021 that Afghanistan has been designated for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months from May 20, 2022 to November 20, 2023.

Khadija DerrickJune 9, 2022

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I am a Canadian citizen and have a criminal record. How can I get admitted to the United States as a visitor?

Canadians with a drug-related or other conviction face an inadmissibility bar to entering the United States, and need to obtain a waiver to overcome inadmissibility.

Khadija DerrickApril 27, 2022

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New Rule Streamlining the Asylum Application Process for Noncitizens Detained by Immigration Enforcement Officers

This new rule is to be published on March 31, 2022 and will go into effect 60 days later.

Khadija DerrickApril 5, 2022

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DHS Designates Sudan for TPS, Extends South Sudan

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that it has designated Sudan for TPS and has extended TPS for South Sudan for an additional 18 months.

Khadija DerrickMarch 30, 2022

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Consulting with an Immigration Attorney-Deportation Case

A consultation with an immigration attorney is one of the most crucial steps in the process of dealing with a deportation/removal case. A deportation case is a long and harrowing process that requires knowledge and experience to traverse to have…

Khadija DerrickMarch 25, 2022

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Waiver for Crimes that Disqualify a Noncitizen from a Green Card

Past criminal violations will certainly create significant problems for noncitizens attempting to obtain a green card.

Khadija DerrickMarch 22, 2022

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Can I Obtain a Green Card Through a Spouse After a Deportation Order?

Obtaining a green card through a spouse who is either a legal permanent resident or U.S. Citizen maybe possible, but there are several factors you need to understand before moving forward with this process.

Khadija DerrickMarch 21, 2022

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Departing the United States with a Pending Provisional Waiver

The provisional waiver also known as the stateside waiver is a waiver authorized by law to waive the 3- or 10-year bar from seeking an immigration benefit resulting from a noncitizen living in the United States without status for a…

Khadija DerrickMarch 17, 2022

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Can Noncitizens Subject to the 3- or 10-Year Bars Serve the Bar in the United States?

The answer to this question is not easy to answer because there is no existing law or binding court decision that has formally addressed this issue. Both bars occur after a noncitizen had been present in the United States without…

Khadija DerrickMarch 16, 2022

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Consequences of a noncitizen falling out of legal immigration status and accumulating unlawful presence in the United States

Under immigration law there two legal concepts that could potentially bar a noncitizen of the United States in seeking an immigration benefit. Legal or lawful immigration status relates to the concept of a noncitizen being present in the United States…

Khadija DerrickMarch 14, 2022

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Differences Between Unlawful Presence and Unlawful Status

These are two immigration concepts addressing the physical presence of a noncitizen in the United States.

Khadija DerrickMarch 10, 2022

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Current Trends in Enforcement Policies Since the Change to President Biden’s Administration

Entering the end of President Biden’s first full year, there are a few noticeable trends to note with respect to the government’s enforcement policies against noncitizens living in the United States being prosecuted for removal from the United States.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 28, 2022

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Differences Between Nolle Prosequi and Nolle Contendere

Generally, “Nolo Contendere” is pleading no contest to a criminal charge. Unfortunately, a plea of no contest will still be considered a conviction and expose you to immigration consequences as if you had pled guilty or were found guilty after…

Khadija DerrickFebruary 15, 2022

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Immigration Assistance Available for Those Affected by Natural Disasters

USCIS offers immigration services to those affected by unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 10, 2022

Should a noncitizen of the United States plead guilty in a criminal proceeding?

Common misconceptions about criminal offenses and immigration related consequences

Can the permanent bar based on unlawful presence apply to children?

Implementation of the Streamlined Credible Fear and Asylum Processing Interim Final Rule

Updates on TPS protection and EAD validity for TPS countries the government was attempting to terminate TPS designation

VAWA Protection for Intended Spouses

Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status Re-Registration Announced

What is the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status?

Did a court order end prosecutorial discretion in removal proceedings?

Does an individual with a pending adjustment of status application continue to accrue unlawful presence?

Citizen of Burma Successfully Obtains Temporary Protected Status

DHS Designates Afghanistan for TPS

I am a Canadian citizen and have a criminal record. How can I get admitted to the United States as a visitor?

New Rule Streamlining the Asylum Application Process for Noncitizens Detained by Immigration Enforcement Officers

DHS Designates Sudan for TPS, Extends South Sudan

Consulting with an Immigration Attorney-Deportation Case

Waiver for Crimes that Disqualify a Noncitizen from a Green Card

Can I Obtain a Green Card Through a Spouse After a Deportation Order?

Departing the United States with a Pending Provisional Waiver

Can Noncitizens Subject to the 3- or 10-Year Bars Serve the Bar in the United States?

Consequences of a noncitizen falling out of legal immigration status and accumulating unlawful presence in the United States

Differences Between Unlawful Presence and Unlawful Status

Current Trends in Enforcement Policies Since the Change to President Biden’s Administration

Differences Between Nolle Prosequi and Nolle Contendere

Immigration Assistance Available for Those Affected by Natural Disasters

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