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A few months ago, U.S. immigration courts began sending flyers to respondents alerting them to the benefits and consequences of self-deportation. Among those benefits, the brochure mentions the ability to choose one’s return flight, receive a $1,000 incentive from the U.S. government, avoid imminent detention, and the possibility of legally returning to the United States...Read More

If you are a lawful permanent resident, you may wonder if it is worth becoming a U.S. citizen. The naturalization process can be expensive, and citizenship often seems to offer no additional benefits beyond those of lawful permanent residence. However, in this article, we will discuss the extra benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen: Protection...Read More

“Public charge” is a ground of inadmissibility. Grounds of inadmissibility are reasons that a person could be denied a green card, visa, or admission into the United States. In deciding whether to grant some applicants a green card or a visa, an immigration officer must decide whether that person is likely to become dependent on...Read More

If you are a DACA recipient, you may be eligible to travel outside the United States through advance parole. Advance parole is a temporary travel authorization document that offers you permission to return to the United States without jeopardizing your status. USCIS will only grant advance parole if your travel abroad will be in furtherance...Read More

If you are applying for Adjustment of Status or an immigrant visa (I-485, green card, Lawful Permanent Residence), then it is likely that you will need to submit a medical exam with your application or at the interview. The immigration medical exam is on the form I-693 (I693, I 693). The USCIS or the U.S....Read More

Have you or your loved one been picked up by ICE? Are you or your loved one detained by ICE? Are you or your loved one in removal proceedings? If you or a loved one are facing deportation, here are some of the things you need to know. Where is my loved one? If a...Read More

Often, people gain permanent residency (green card) through a family-based petition or through an employer. Lawful permanent residence opens the door to a variety of benefits and protections. Frequently, permanent residence is obtained through an immigrant’s spouse, parent or child, but occasionally the U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident spouse, parent or child is abusive...Read More

In the US, legal help for immigration related matters can be provided in any state, as immigration law is handled on a federal level. Sometimes, simple immigration cases can be successfully handled without help from a lawyer, but here are 5 instances where you may want to work with an immigration lawyer:   Applying for...Read More