Top 5 Tips Prior to the Immigration Court Hearing
Mar 26, 2013
In order to help prepare a foreign national for their Immigration Court hearing, attorneys should be discussing the following with the client in the months and weeks leading up to the final inquiry: ...
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How to Become a U.S. Citizen Despite If You Work Abroad
Mar 19, 2013
Lawful permanent residents may apply for citizenship if they have continuously resided in the U.S. This is different from the physical presence requirement, which requires that the applicant be in the ...
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Naturalization for Spanish-Speakers
Mar 10, 2013
Legal permanent residents (LPRs) can become U.S. citizens even if they cannot speak English. Foreigners who either have been LPRs for a long time orhave a documented impairment which prevents them fro...
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Foreigner Student Attending Public Schools? Pay Up.
Feb 22, 2013
Foreign students who come to the United States on a student visa (F-1) are not permitted to attend public secondary schools. If they do, they must demonstrate that they attended for less than 12 month...
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3 Ways to File for Asylum After the One Year Deadline
Feb 14, 2013
Foreigners must apply for asylum within one year of their last entry into the U.S. This deadline proves difficult for those who are adapting to this culture after fleeing the only life they have ever ...
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Four Ways Child Abuse Victims Can Get Legal Status
Feb 05, 2013
The laws of this country protect abused children, regardless of their immigration status....
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Things to Know About “Residence” Before Applying for Naturalization
Feb 01, 2013
Foreign nationals often struggle with continuous residency when applying for citizenship. This guide explains what continuous residency legally means, and steps that can be taken to prove continuous r...
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Who Will Determine My Future? Difference Between Asylum Officer and Immigration Judge
Jan 22, 2013
A foreign national considering asylum will be facing either Immigration or an Immigration Judge. The major differences include the application process and the timeline to obtain a decision. As explain...
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Reentry After Deportation: What are your options?
Jan 17, 2013
When foreign nationals have been deported from the United States, all hope is not lost of returning. First, they have the right to an appeal and can legally remain in the United States while it is pend...
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Asylum: Time is Ticking!
Jan 14, 2013
The deadlines associated with applying for asylum can be overwhelming. Asylum cases are complicated because the way the law is interpreted constantly changes. The following addresses some of the most ...
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