If a marriage-based immigration petition (Form I-130) is denied and the immigrant has overstayed their visa, the options are limited, but not necessarily hopeless. The denial notice will specify appeal or motion…
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Expedited removal and regular removal are both deportation processes, but they differ significantly in their procedures and the time frame for which they apply. Expedited removal, under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(1), is…
During fiscal year 2012, U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Immigration & Custom Enforcement removed or deported 409,849 individuals from the United States. Unfortunately, many individuals don’t know what to…
The United States government has been officially “shutdown”, which means about 800,000 employees — about a third of the federal workforce — are being forced off the job in the…
Petitioning for my Spouse Q1: I am a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident in a same-sex marriage to a foreign national. Can I now sponsor my spouse for a…
As the U.S. presidential election is this week, immigration lawyer Gail Seeram helps undecided voters to see where each candidate stands on immigration. Through their speeches and presidential debates, each…
If you returned home with your Form I-94 (white) or Form I-94W (green) Departure Record in yourpassport, it is possible that your departure was not recorded properly. If you departed…
