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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

Immigration

I overstayed in the U.S. past my I-94. Is there any way how to get my status reinstated? What should I do?

My I-94 for my E-2 visa expired. What should I do? Can I still file an extension of status for my E-2 visa when my I-94 has expired? Example 1 Let’s analyze the following scenario: Your E-2 visa is valid…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 19, 2021

Immigration

The Permanent Bar based on prior removal

I am a US citizen and want to file a petition for a green card for my spouse. During his initial attempts to enter the United States 10 years ago, he was apprehended by border patrol agents and deported from…

Jenny ZhanOctober 29, 2020

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Potential options for noncitizens subject to permanent bar based on unlawful presence.

So, if my spouse is subject to the permanent bar because of his past unlawful presence, subsequent departure and re-entry without admission and inspection, what options if any do we have available? Honestly, not that many. One option to consider…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 22, 2020

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

I overstayed in the U.S. past my I-94. Is there any way how to get my status reinstated? What should I do?

The Permanent Bar based on prior removal

Potential options for noncitizens subject to permanent bar based on unlawful presence.

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