Citizenship of a Child Born Abroad

A child born outside of the United States may be able to obtain citizenship through their parents at the time they are born, or even after.  Of course, this depends on a number of different factors, such as whether the parents of the child were married at the time of the birth.  The law distinguishes […]

Have you renewed your DACA?

http://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-process/renew-your-daca

Crisis at the Borders

http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/13/opinion/gergen-katz-border-crisis-safe-zones/index.html?hpt=us_mid Join the discussion!

Violence Against Women Act

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a powerful tool for battered spouses, children, or parents of certain U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to obtain their permanent residency.  Generally, in order to obtain permanent residency, one has to be petitioned by a family member or employer.  With the advent of VAWA, battered spouses, children […]

Citizenship of a Child Born Abroad

A child born outside of the United States may be able to obtain citizenship through their parents at the time they are born, or even after.  Of course, this depends on a number of different factors, such as whether the parents of the child were married at the time of the birth.  The law distinguishes […]

Using an Assumed Name to Enter the U.S.

Many people dream of coming to the U.S. for a better life, but do not have any means to do so.  They may not have the financial means or, they may have tried to apply for a visa but were rejected by the U.S. Consulate in their country.  Other times, they are scammed into applying […]

Deportation May Not Be the End of the World

After years of struggle and hope for legal status, sometimes immigrants leave the United States without any hope of ever returning after being ordered deported. However, case law may provide a deported immigrant hope of returning to the United States. Now, an order of deportation may not be the end of the world. A potential […]

Immigration Reform?

By: Attorney Erin J. Lee It has been over a decade since the last major comprehensive immigration reform was passed, and yet the likelihood of another one soon seems unlikely.  Now with only several months before midterm election season begins, and then the next presidential primary season, the chances of a comprehensive reform are even […]

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