A foreign born child may have a claim to U.S. citizenship because of a U.S. born parent or naturalized parent. This can be important especially for someone who is deportable for entry without a visa or because of the commission of an aggravated felony. A U.S. citizen cannot be deported. Before 2001 an under 18...Read More
Nationals of a foreign country may receive TPS if there is an armed conflict in their country that is a serious threat to the personal safety of the country’s nationals if they returned there, or there has been an earthquake, flood, drought, epidemic or disaster disrupting the living conditions in the country and the country...Read More
For two centuries, America has been a haven for persons fleeing persecution, particularly in the last century from Nazis, Communists, Cubans, Vietnamese. A refugee is a person who is unable or unwilling to return to his/her country because of persecution or a well founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in...Read More
How can I extend my stay or change my status? we are often asked in our professional practice. Here is a summary of the most common inquiries: Can I extend or change my status as a visitor for pleasure or business? Yes, you may if you are still in status. Extraordinary circumstances may excuse a late...Read More
REENTRY PERMITS FOR EXTENDED STAYS ABROAD Often a permanent resident has to stay abroad because he/she has to complete studies in a foreign university, or a parent may be suffering from a chronic illness, or because of the need to maintain or close a business the permanent resident has abroad. An extended stay of more...Read More
