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Assuming you are over 21 years of age there is no quota for parents of U.S. citizens. Thus the only delay would be the processing times. If your parents are currently in the U.S. and last entered legally (as tourist or in some other category) they can apply for adjustment of status. Currently in the Los Angeles area it is taking 5 to 6 months to process those types of cases (your parents can remain here while the paperwork is pending). If they are abroad it could take around a year...
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Use form I-864, You can download the form and instructions at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b70f8875d714d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD Make sure it is properly documented with proof she is a U.S. citizen of permanent resident, 3 years of federal tax returns with W-2, 3 recent paycheck stubs and employment confirmation letter if possible. Also submit a copy of her driver's...
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The grant of asylum does not give you any rights to bring your parents here (although it does make you spouse and children under 21 eligible). Basically, you will have to wait a year to apply for permanent residency and then after that status is granted another 5 years to apply for naturalization. Finally, when you are a US citizen you can petition for your parents to come as as permanent residents. That means it will probably be around 7 years from now because of processing delays....
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This is what the American Immigration Lawyer's Association stated about the Senate proposal in a recent press release: "As a framework for reform, this is closer than we've come in years to meaningful change," said AILA President Laura Lichter WASHINGTON, DC - The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) commends the Senate "Gang of Eight" for introducing its bipartisan immigration reform proposal, allowing the Senate Judiciary Committee to forge ahead on the "markup" process. A...
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Transportation of drugs (meth???) is an aggregated felony. He must do what he legally can to avoid conviction. He MUST get a qualified criminal lawyer who is aware of his immigration status and who will consult with a qualified immigration lawyer before entering any plea. The fact that its his first offense or that he's been here since he was 8 will not help him if he is convicted of any drug offense.
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O.K. - While its true that you get what you pay for, I'm not sure if "overpaying" necessarily gets you the best. Its my belief that there are 3 types of immigration clients that use attorneys: 1. Those who have straight forward cases but don't have the sophistication and/or language abilities to do it themselves (though I've seen a lot of smart and sophisticated people screw up their own cases!); 2. Those who are quite capable of doing it by themselves but have too many other "...
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The day it is adjudicated which in an adjustment of status context is either on the day of the interview or a few days after assuming everything was in order.
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How can I disagree with an such an esteem attorney as Mr. Bejar. He's 100% right. However, given that you will have made 3 entries in a period of 7 months (December with the RP, March and July) and have a very strong argument/reason that you do not and never intended to abandon your permanent resident status (e.g.: you were attending school abroad) I don't think you have to worry that there would be a finding that you abandoned your lpr status. Make sure you maintain and "renew" your ties to...
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First, you are really on top of this as the decision just came out yesterday.As stated in th blog by Benach Ragland LLP (link below): It is unclear whether the Government will ask for cert. from the Supreme Court. It has 90 days to request cert. If asked for cert, the Supreme Court may or may not deny it. If it denies cert, the decision will still be law in the 9th and 5th circuit. Young people who have been aged out and thrust into removal proceedings may be able to adjust their status...
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If the charges were dismissed by the DA then there should be no problem - although you will need to submit a certified copy of the court record at the time of the interview. Ron Tasoff Certified Immigration Law Specialist* Law Offices of Tasoff and Tasoff 16255 Ventura Blvd. Suite 1000 Encino, California 91436 (818) 788-8900 ron@tasoff.com www.tasoff.com
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