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What are the immigration consequences Associated with Drug Convictions?

This post continues our series on the impact of criminal convictions on immigration. Our last posts dealt with Crimes of Moral Turpitude (CIMTs) and Aggravated Felonies and you can find out more about that by clicking here (CIMT) or clicking…

Jenny ZhanJune 5, 2020

Family Immigration Immigration

What are the immigration consequences Associated with an Aggravated Felony?

This post continues our series on the impact of criminal convictions on immigration. Our last post dealt with Crimes of Moral Turpitude (CIMTs) and you can find out more about that by clicking here. What are Aggravated felonies? Aggravated felonies…

Jenny ZhanJune 5, 2020

Immigration

Am I a victim for purposes of the U visa? U visas for bystanders or indirect victims

The U Nonimmigrant status, also known as U visa, is designed to encourage immigrant community members to report crimes to law enforcement. The U visa allows qualifying applicants and, in some cases, some of their family members, to gain protection…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 6, 2019

Immigration

What is the U visa and how could I qualify?

The U Nonimmigrant status, also known as U visa, as designed to encourage immigrant community members to report crimes to law enforcement. Immigrant individuals, particularly those undocumented, are often reluctant to report crimes to the police or court out of…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 3, 2019

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

I am the victim of a crime and will apply for a U visa. What happens to my family members? Can they benefit as well?

Jenny ZhanSeptember 3, 2019

Immigration

I was a victim of a crime at work, can I qualify for a U visa?

The U Nonimmigrant status, also known as U visa, is designed to encourage immigrant community members to report crimes to law enforcement. Immigrants are often reluctant to report crimes to the authorities out of fear, this is particularly true for…

Jenny ZhanAugust 30, 2019

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

I’m a victim of a crime. Are there any remedies available for me?

The FBI recently reported an overall increase of 1.7% in the number of violent crimes for the first 6 months of 2015 compared with figures reported for the same time in 2014. That year, there were around 5.4 million violent…

IanScottMarch 11, 2016