May 6, 2015
Dear friends, We want to remind you that the yearly initial date for H-1b visa (specialty occupation work visa for professional employees) filings, April 1st, is fast approaching and it is recommended to file by this date as the USCIS has been running out of the available number of visas for this category on this...
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May 6, 2015
You have the right to sue the Immigration Service for a prompt decision on your case, if it is taking too long to process it. One of the most difficult things about the legal process to immigrate to the U.S. is the waiting. People have often felt powerless against the slow moving bureaucracy embedded within...
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May 6, 2015
Immediate benefits for your Child through their Step-parent Return or remain in the U.S. after deportation You may be eligible for a “Waiver of Inadmissibility” Criminal charges and your immigration status Some may still benefit from the old 245(i) law Suing the Immigration service may be the answer Immediate benefits for your Child through...
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May 6, 2015
Dear friends, We’ve all been hearing a lot in the media about the proposed immigration reform Bill 744 and how it is now in the senate floor for debate and eventually a vote. But how would you and your family members stand to benefit if it got passed? And what can you do now to...
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May 6, 2015
Dear friends, Virtually all holders of a conditional (or 2-year green card) are required to apply to remove the conditional status of their green card and obtain a 10-year Permanent Resident Green card (without any conditions). Most of these applications require the applicant to file documentary evidence in support of his or her application showing...
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May 6, 2015
by Desmond P. FitzGerald, Immigration Attorney, Boston, MA Dear friends, Many immigration petition beneficiaries may be eligible for Advanced Parole, or the permission to reenter the US after traveling outside the country. These include Asylees, applicants for Adjustment of Status through marriage/family residency petitions, applicants for Adjustment of Status through employment residency petitions, as well...
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February 17, 2015
If an immigration application was filed prior to April 30th, 2001 and you are a direct or indirect beneficiary of this application you will still qualify for 245i benefits. If a spouse or other family member was a direct or indirect beneficiary of 245i, you may qualify for benefits as well. The number of people...
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November 14, 2014
Right to an Attorney All criminal defendants have the right to an attorney throughout legal proceedings. The court will appoint an attorney for the defendant at no charge if they cannot afford to hire one. Right to a Jury Trial All criminal defendants have the right to a speedy, public jury trial. At the trial,...
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November 14, 2014
You have the right to refuse to speak with any law enforcement officer. If ever arrested, you should exercise this right and request to speak with an attorney.
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August 8, 2014
As the economy continues to recover and employment rates are on the rise, the topic of employment-based green cards is relevant again. Employers can secure dedicated and long term skilled employees by sponsoring their green cards, while employees can benefit by obtaining not only their own U.S. Legal Permanent Residency but also that of their...
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June 6, 2014
Generally, E Visas are available to certain foreign individuals who are engaged in substantial trade with the United States or are involved with a substantial investment in the United States, if the U.S. has entered a treaty for investment or trade with their country. Individuals may also apply for an E-1 or E-2 Visa, if...
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