If an undocumented alien is stopped by an Immigration or police officer without probable cause or reasonable suspicion, a Court Motion to Suppress may be initiated to prevent the evidence obtained by immigration from proving that the alien is illegally present in the U.S. This evidence is excludable to discourage the government’s illegal action. The...Read More

Parole in Place is a program to help immediate family members, namely, spouses, minor children and parents of military personnel who have entered the U.S. without visas. These immediate relatives would normally have to return to their countries and obtain an immigrant visa that would require a Waiver because of entry without a visa. Parole...Read More

Question: I’ve always wanted to be a permanent resident. How can I do this? Answer: You can apply for a permanent resident green card, if you have an immediate family member who is a U.S. citizen or a U.S. spouse. A U.S. spouse or a U.S. parent or U.S. child over the age of 21 can help...Read More

The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 established the principle that if a child is under the age of 18 and one parent is a citizen, either by birth or naturalization, and the child lives in the U.S. with permanent residence, and the child is living under the custody of the parent, then the child is...Read More

The Immigration Service’s decision to accept gay marriage immigration in States where such marriages have been legally performed has resulted in a torrent of alien relative applications. By the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution, all States in the U.S. must recognize such marriages even for their residents who went to States to...Read More

Part of the New Changes to the Immigration Law In 2013 new pathways for residence have been offered to undocumented immigrants by the President and the Supreme Court. Perhaps as well Congress may pass an amnesty that could lead the way for the green card for 11 million undocumented individuals. The most recent pathway for...Read More

What can you do if you’re driving without a driver’s license or you’re arrested as a passenger in a car driven by an unlicensed driver, if you yourself are undocumented? There are ways to help you. WITHHOLDING OF REMOVAL Did you cross the border or enter the U.S. without a visa without seeing an immigration...Read More

Immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens who have not been married to a U.S. citizen for atleast 2 years and who have received provisional residence for 2 years may self petition whentheir conditional residence expires even though they have separated or been divorced from their U.S. spouses. The self petitioner has the burden of proof to...Read More

Elderly or infirm parents, cohabiting partners, and close family may be helped to stay here as a partner or close family member to a non-immigrant who would not otherwise be entitled to stay. This recent Immigration Memo would allow members of a nuclear family to stay here as long as the principal non-immigrant is allowed...Read More

Advance Parole is a travel document that allows certain non-US citizens to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad. It is crucial for those with pending adjustment of status applications and specific visa holders. However, it’s important to understand the eligibility requirements, application process, and potential risks, especially for those with prior periods of unlawful...Read More