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...Seguir leyendo

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...Seguir leyendo

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...Seguir leyendo

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...Seguir leyendo

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...Seguir leyendo

An asylum applicant has but one year to file a claim after arrival in the U.S. The clock starts to run from the last arrival date in the U.S. Two exceptions exist in the Statute: a) Changed circumstances that would materially affect the applicant’s eligibility or b) extraordinary that delayed the filing of the asylum...Seguir leyendo

Driving without a valid driver’s license in New York can lead to fines, jail time, and serious immigration consequences, especially for visa holders and non-residents. Whether you’re a New York State resident or navigating immigration laws, understanding the risks and requirements is essential. This article, informed by Oltarsh & Associates, explores penalties, defenses, and immigration...Seguir leyendo

The United States Supreme Court reversed a Board of Immigration Appeal and held that a Motion to Reopen allows the Board to change a decision for newly discovered evidence or change in circumstances. The Government had argued that the acceptance of voluntary departure was a surrender by an alien of his right to seek a...Seguir leyendo

When a permanent resident becomes a U.S. citizen, and wishes to expedite the visa processing for a spouse together with the children, a new alien relative petition (I-130) should be filed for the spouse. This would enable the K-3 spouse to come simultaneously with the children. On arriving in the U.S. the alien spouse parent...Seguir leyendo