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I am a usa citizen i would like to help my mom to become a legal resident she has been living here in usa for more then 20 years

Alicia's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

I would recommend at least making an in person consultation with an immigration attorney who will sit down with you, explain the process, and make...

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Citizenship application : calculating Physical presence

Alicia's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

You have filed your application too early; by statute the application can be filed no sooner than 90 days prior to fulfilling the three year...

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Do these crimes fall under moral turpitude? If they do, will he be eligible to file for pardon or waiver?

Alicia's answer | Answered on May 22, 2013

I highly recommend you contact an immigration attorney ASAP and make a consultation to discuss this matter in more detail. The attorney will need...

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I have read that the new immigration reform bill has provisions on non-criminal deportations .

Alicia's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

A false claim to citizenship is typically a permanent, life-time bar, with no waiver available. Right now, it is not possible to advise you...

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What can we do in regards to immigration ?

Alicia's answer | Answered on May 20, 2013

Unfortunately, it is unlikely that your husband will be eligible for any type of immigration benefit until he spends 10 years in his home country...

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Can a person be deport even though request to reopen removal proceeding given back on 1995 was granted?

Alicia's answer | Answered on May 18, 2013

If you are not comfortable with your current lawyer's representation, you should consider consulting with a couple of other attorneys in your area...

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Mexican Mom of 2 seeks support from EX who resides in California.

Alicia's answer | Answered on May 17, 2013

Paperwork for what, exactly? Your question is unclear so it is unlikely that you will receive any meaningful information that will assist you....

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How successful is obtain my green card if I divorce after 8 months of marriage.

Alicia's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

This is a very situation specific question, but the documentation you listed will certainly be helpful when you request a waiver of the joint...

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Regarding Deferred Action.. In 1997 i was taken to Arizona Juvenile court for Truancy..

Alicia's answer | Answered on May 15, 2013

I agree with my colleagues, you should disclose it and explain it but it should not negatively impact your application. Best of luck to you!

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He is in Adult Detention Immigration for hitting his wife, but no criminal charges filed, how long can ins or jail hold him?

Alicia's answer | Answered on May 15, 2013

For as many questions as you have asked, there are many more an immigration attorney must ask of you and his family in order to determine what can...

Alicia Marie Heflin's Answers (269)

I am a usa citizen i would like to help my mom to become a legal resident she has been living here in usa for more then 20 years

Citizenship application : calculating Physical presence

Do these crimes fall under moral turpitude? If they do, will he be eligible to file for pardon or waiver?

I have read that the new immigration reform bill has provisions on non-criminal deportations .

What can we do in regards to immigration ?

Can a person be deport even though request to reopen removal proceeding given back on 1995 was granted?

Mexican Mom of 2 seeks support from EX who resides in California.

How successful is obtain my green card if I divorce after 8 months of marriage.

Regarding Deferred Action.. In 1997 i was taken to Arizona Juvenile court for Truancy..

He is in Adult Detention Immigration for hitting his wife, but no criminal charges filed, how long can ins or jail hold him?