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How Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents Works

December 21, 2016

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’

December 13, 2016

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

December 05, 2016

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 →

What is a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver?

November 29, 2016

If you are a foreign national and have been living in the United States without proper documentation, you may believe that your only option is to try to avoid immigration officials who will order removal proceedings. In addition, if you choose to leave the U.S., you may believe that you will automatically be banned from … Continue reading What is a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver? →