USCIS Will Increase Fees Soon On July 31, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced that USCIS is increasing the filing fees for certain immigration applications and it will be effective on October 2, 2020. The final rule shows that, while USCIS decreases the costs of some immigration applications, other immigration benefits like Citizenship… [Read More]
Marriage / Family Residency Petitions
A Second Chance at a Marriage Petition
A Second Chance at a Marriage Petition Dear friends: The following client success story is an example of how with the appropriate legal representation, a person can have a marriage petition and a Green Card approved, even if they had a prior failed marriage residency petition and past criminal charges. John was born in Ghana… [Read More]
Spouse of a Same Sex Married Couple obtains Legal Permanent Residency after DACA
Spouse of a Same Sex Married Couple obtains Legal Permanent Residency after DACA Dear Friends, We would like to share with you the story of one of our clients who experienced the satisfaction of obtaining the Green Card through a same sex marriage after DACA. Daniel, from Peru, entered the United States through the U.S…. [Read More]
TPS to Green Card via U.S. Spouse Using Advanced Parole / Travel Permit
TPS to Green Card via U.S. Spouse Using Advanced Parole / Travel Permit Dear Friends, Veronica was a TPS (Temporary Protected Status) applicant from El Salvador, married to a United States Citizen. Veronica’s husband was worried about her temporary immigration status, but they did not want to move forward with a marriage residency petition because… [Read More]
Vacating a Criminal Conviction to get the Green Card
Dear friends: The past newsletter talked about how a criminal charge can have a serious impact in your immigration case and how here, in Massachusetts, a criminal conviction may be vacated, which would give you another chance to obtain legal immigration status in he U.S.
Motion to Vacate a Criminal Conviction in Massachusetts
Motion to Vacate a Criminal Conviction in Massachusetts Last time we spoke about how a Motion to Reopen an immigration case, can provide a person with a second chance at obtaining legal status in the U.S. Now, we will talk about how a Motion to Vacate a criminal conviction can do the same. Criminal cases… [Read More]
When a relationship breakup turns into kidnapping charges
When a relationship breakup turns into kidnapping charges We want to share with you one of our latest client’s success stories, which demonstrates that even when things turn bad, hiring the right legal help and following your attorney’s instructions, can make the difference. If you or any member of your family needs a lawyer for… [Read More]
How to get a Green Card inside the U.S. if you have TPS
How to get a Green Card inside the U.S. if you have TPS Note (March, 31, 2017): Court decisions in the 6th and 9th Circuits have also ruled that TPS holders may apply for adjustment of status even if they have not been “paroled” in certain circumstances. This change is particularly important for individuals who… [Read More]
Eligible for immigration benefits?
Eligible for immigration benefits? Don’t wait. Talk to an immigration attorney now! Dear friends, After the last elections and the victory of the Republican party, there is much uncertainty about the future of the Obama´s temporary programs and executive actions, for example TPS (Temporary Protected Status) and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). The reality… [Read More]
Obtaining a U.S. Permanent Residence/Green Card
Infographic: Obtaining a U.S. Permanent Residence/Green Card The 3 most common ways to obtain U.S. permanent residence or the green card are: Family based petitions, business or employment-based petitions, and special programs. This infographic below illustrates each of these options. If you would like legal representation from one of our experienced immigration lawyers in Boston,… [Read More]
