Monthly Archives: January 2015

When someone is applying to immigrate to the United States, or has already come to the United States but has not naturalized, he or she must be extremely careful regarding his or her criminal record. There are specific crimes that … Continue reading

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Cities around the country, including Chicago, have enacted various ordinances and legislation to curb the ability of local officials to hold immigrants in jails at the request of federal immigration authorities. New York City is the most recent city to … Continue reading

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WHO CAN APPLY (does not mean you should apply): Parents of residents or U.S. citizens born on or before November 20, 2014; That has been present in the country since January 1, 2010 and were physically present on November 20, … Continue reading

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In 2000, Congress created a nonimmigrant visa category that allows victims of certain crimes to obtain a visa. The U visa program, which Congress created through the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, allows undocumented immigrants in the United … Continue reading

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When immigrating, it is important to be scrupulously honest in all your paperwork. That includes disclosing any criminal record or disease that you may have. While you might think that disclosing things of that nature would be a proverbial deal-breaker, … Continue reading

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