212(h) Waivers
If you have criminal convictions, it is more difficult to get legal status through a family member. You may be eligible to ask for a waiver (or pardon) for your crimes. There are several types of waivers, but the most common is a 212(h) waiver. It can waive the following crimes: Crimes of “moral turpitude” […]
In What Urgent Situations Can the Police Enter Your Home?
A homeowner can always give police permission to enter his/her home. The police can also enter your home without a warrant to provide protection: – to give emergency aid to someone inside – to protect the life or safety of someone inside if they have a reasonable belief that a life-threatening emergency exists – to[…..]
Examples of What Not to Do
Don’t go by what the car dealer says in selling you your car, rather rely on what’s in print! Keep all paperwork related to the sale/car given to you by the dealership as these pages may help you in a potential suit against the dealership.
USCIS Civics Test Answers
Are you preparing for the nationalization test? As you study for the U.S history and government test (civics) there are four questions you must know the answer to. To keep consistency in terminology the answers are subject to change from the federal and state elections and appointments. Four Questions: 20. Who is one of[…..]
Example of What Not to Do
Don’t ignore the fact that your civil rights may have been violated during the course of a traffic stop or when police come to your home. Sometimes a civil cases will follow a criminal case that has had an unfavorable outcome for the prosecution. If you think you may have grounds for a civil case, contact[…..]
Positive Growth
As a chairman on Positive Growth Inc’s Board of Directors, I have witnessed the incredible changes in this organization. Thereupon, it has bestowed our youths through its efforts to raise awareness on mental health and abuse. For this reason, the programs and services Positive Growth Inc. provides, has increased their main goal. Bringing a brighter[…..]
Happy Thanksgiving!
We hope your celebration is filled with all the people who keep you smiling! – Althea & Staff
Did You Know that Failure to Keep Your Green Card on Your Person is a Misdemeanor?
The Immigration and Nationality Act specifically says that “[e]very alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry with him and have in his personal possession any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued to him . . . Any alien who fails to comply with [these provisions] shall[…..]
Protect the Documents That Prove Your Legal Status in the United States
Passports, visas, and Arrival Departure Records (Form 1-94 and I 94W) are official travel documents issued to non-immigrants while entering the United States. Form I-94, for those of you who may not be readily familiar with the document, is a short form that has information such as the date of entry, the visa classification issued[…..]