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The Most Important Thing in Proving Good Moral Character

If you have no legal immigration status and are facing deportation proceedings, you may think that there is nothing more you can do. That may not be true: often you can file a cancellation of removal. A cancellation of removal is your request to an immigration court to stop your deportation. There are several requirements … Continue reading The Most Important Thing in Proving Good Moral Character →

How Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents Works

If you believe that the U.S. is trying to deport you and you are a lawful permanent resident, it may be possible to have a court block your deportation. This can be accomplished by a procedure called cancellation of removal. This situation typically comes up if you have green card and have been convicted of … Continue reading How Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents Works →

Changes to Form N-400 ‘Application for Naturalization’

Applying for naturalization is an important and meaningful step for many immigrants. In order to do so, you must submit the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Form N-400. This form must be complete and accurate and you must follow all instructions for the application process. Failure to do so can result in serious delays … Continue reading Changes to Form N-400 ‘Application for Naturalization’ →

2017 will Bring a Revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form

Employers should be on notice that earlier this year, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved a revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The United States Citizen and Immigration Service (USCIS) made the new form available on November 14, 2016, but employers may use the old I-9 through January 21, 2017. According to a … Continue reading 2017 will Bring a Revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form →