This is How a False Arrest Happens
This is how a false arrest happens: Last month my client and I appeared in court for his case (3 citations). We asked the judge for a continuance and the clerk reset the case to October. My client called me on Saturday at 11:00am to tell me that a postcard from the Atlanta PD warrant division […]
USCIS NO LONGER ACCEPTING DACA APPLICATIONS
The Trump administration today formally announced the end of the DACA program that has protected from deportation nearly 800,000 young undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. Former President Barack Obama created the program through executive action five years. USCIS will no longer accept DACA applications, however, it will continue processing applications that were[…..]
USCIS Expands In-Person Interview Requirements for Certain Permanent Residency Applicants
Effective Oct. 1, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS’) will expand the list of applicants who must attend an interview to obtain a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) to include (1) Adjustment of status applications based on employment, and (2) Refugee/Asylee relative petitions. USCIS is planning an incremental expansion of interviews to other benefit types[…..]
Immigration Help for Persons Affected by Unforeseen Circumstances and Natural Disasters
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) may be able to help persons affected by unforeseen circumstances such as hurricanes. USCIS may be able to: * waive fees due to an inability to pay; * Expedite processing of employment authorization applications; * Change your nonimmigrant status or extend your nonimmigrant status; * Excuse your failure to[…..]
President Trump Signs Visa-Free Travel for the Caribbean – Fake News!!!
A perspective client walked into my office on Friday evening very cited that President Trump signed an executive order allowing Caribbean nationals to travel to the United States without a visa. When I told her it wasn’t so she protested and even showed me an official looking article with pictures and all. Folks, this is[…..]
Would President Trump Let you Immigrate to the US Under his Proposed Immigration Legislation? I qualify, but barely- yikes!
If President Trump had his way, the Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act (“RAISE Act”) would cut legal immigration to the United States by about 40%. You would have to be at least 18 years old and have at least 30 points to be eligible to apply for immigration. The new legislation favors people[…..]
Your US Citizenship Can Be Revoked!
Just recently United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) revoked the citizenship of a Nigerian-born Georgia resident after he was convicted in federal court on immigration fraud charges. The man became a naturalized citizen some eight (8) years ago in approximately 2009. In 1998 the man had applied for asylum and permanent resident status under[…..]
Adjustment of Status Interview/Green Card – Tip #4: File and Submit Joint Tax Returns!
As I prepare each new couple for the adjustment of status/Green Card interview, I start by telling them that their burden at the interview is greater that two natural born American citizens who met three days ago and married a day later. Understanding this, couples must document their relationship with credible evidence. To this end,[…..]
Adjustment of Status Interview/Green Card – Tip #3: Take the Right Kind of Pictures!
First, take pictures with your spouse. Second, take pictures with meaningful content. Pictures of you and your spouse at home sitting on the couch or laying in bed are of little value in showing a bona fide marriage. Pictures of you two at the park, dining at a restaurant, at church, or attending a function[…..]