Our office represented a medical doctor who was subject to a 2 year foreign residence requirement on completion of her authorized stay. We applied for a Waiver for her because she worked in a hospital in New York that treated patients who had suffered serious lesions from exposure to radiation. The Atomic Energy Commission supported...Read More
Many of our foreign clients who marry an American citizen think that as long as the marriage is in good faith, it is enough to obtain permanent residence. Sadly in real life, there is the harsh reality of finances. The American spouse must prove income equal to 125% of the poverty guidelines. If he/she’s income...Read More
Can an undocumented alien who entered the U.S. without a visa obtain permission to work? The answer is: Yes, in a couple of instances. ASYLUM: employment authorization may be granted (EAD) to an undocumented alien following the submission of an asylum application after the asylum application has been filed for 150 days. The Immigration Service...Read More
If born abroad, a child may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth through a U.S. parent if the parent resided in the U.S. for a certain period prior to the child’s birth. Also if the parent had been naturalized, the time before and after naturalization would be adjudged as part of the necessary time period of...Read More
LANGUAGE EXEMPTION To apply you must be 18 years of age or older, have had permanent residence for at least 5 years and have a good moral character. If you have been married to a U.S. citizen for 3 years and have had residence for at least 3 years and you have been living with...Read More
T STATUS: To provide lawful status to victims of trafficking in persons and in assisting state or federal authorities in the investigation and prosecution of these crimes. These victims are allowed legal status because they were brought to the U.S. as victims of the international trafficking of human beings, and who are assisting with the prosecution...Read More
Many asylee clients complain of not being fairly considered by the asylum office of Immigration. A rush to judgment by an asylum officer denying a claim is not infrequent. Asylum seekers often end up with a bewildering lack of comprehension because of a capricious or arbitrary examiner. What can one do in this situation? A...Read More
One of our cherished rights is our Constitutional grant of freedom to practice our own religion without interference by the government. We also do not allow our Nation or our States to take sides, favoring one religion over another. Christians, Muslins, Jews, and even atheists are free to follow their beliefs.In Immigration Law, the fourth...Read More
Rumors have it that the new immigration reform bill presently being considered by Congress may terminate the first and fourth family preferences. This means that unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens who are over 21 will not be eligible for to take advantage of their US citizen parents application and brothers and sisters as...Read More
A Chinese client recently entered the U.S. for vacation and at a party met someone who expressed interest in hiring the visitor as a computer programmer. The visitor’s education and experience indicated he was well able to fulfill the requirements for the offered job. He wished to accept the job offer because of its substantial...Read More
