Author: Greg Beddor
October 27, 2020
The State of DACA (Dreamers)
After the US Supreme Court Decision, the Trump Administration could have allowed DACA to remain and could have accepted initial DACA requests. Instead the Trump Administration wrote a memo about how DACA will be treated, for the time being, while the Administration reviews the policy. Where does DACA (Dreamers) (Form i821D) stand right now: […]
September 14, 2020
Work Permits Based On Filing Asylum Just Got Tougher
On August 25, 2020, new regulations went into effect that make obtaining a work permit based on filing an asylum application much tougher. This aligns with the Trump Administration policy to make it tougher on those in the USA seeking asylum. The period for filing for an asylum application work permit has gone from 180 […]
September 10, 2020
Covid 19 & Immigration
Delays, Delays, Delays Portland Immigration Court (EOIR) For months, all non-detained hearings have been cancelled. We typically get a few weeks notice of cancellations. Currently, all non-detained hearings at the Portland, Oregon Immigration Court are cancelled through September 25, 2020. The Immigration Court will re-schedule these hearings. Cancellations for this period of time is […]
September 8, 2020
USCIS To Increase Fees On Most Application Beginning October 2, 2020
USCIS will begin fee increases beginning October 2, 2020. Here are some notable fee increases: Family Petition Form i-130: $25 increase from $535 to $560 Waiver Form i192 (often needed for the U visa): $470 increase from $930 to $1400 Unlawful Presence Waiver Form i601a: $330 increase from $630 + $85 biometric fee to $960 […]
September 3, 2020
National Visa Center Expedite Requests For Consular Process Cases
If your relative needs to process their case outside the USA, once the family petition (i-130) is approved, the case is sent to the National Visa Center which is located in New Hampshire. You should also get an email with your case number and invoice number. How To Request An NVC Expedite In order to […]
April 14, 2020
COVID Updates Related To Immigration
Here are some COVID 19 updates related to immigration: PORTLAND, OREGON IMMIGRATION COURT (EOIR) The Portland Immigration Court EOIR is closed for hearings, where the individual is not detained, through the end of April 2020. If you had a court appearance during this time, your court will be rescheduled and a notice will be sent […]
November 22, 2019
LPR Cancellation
Mistakes in your past, may haunt you in your future, See how this Bailey Immigration client was a resident for over 20 years before a CBP officer at the border put him in removal proceedings. Toni came to Bailey Immigration after returning from a trip abroad. He was a Mexican national who would travel back […]
November 6, 2019
What happens after I get arrested by ICE?
It is a scary time for undocumented immigrants. Doing nothing is not the answer though. Speak with an experienced and knowledgeable immigration attorney today to find out if a green card is a possibility for you. Sometimes, getting arrested by ICE may be in your favor and can result in your green card, but the […]
October 1, 2019
Sometimes being placed in Deportation Court (EOIR) can be a blessing in disguise
Our client Felipe was placed in deportation proceedings after pleading guilty to a DUI. Felipe lived in the United States for over a decade after entering at the USA/Mexico border without inspection. He came to the United States to escape poverty, provide for his parents in Mexico & for a hopeful future. Felipe found a […]
September 25, 2019
Public Charge
Our current administration has issued a regulation that allows them to deny legal residency to a person if they feel they will become a public charge (reliant on government funds to survive). This regulation does not go into effect until October 3, 2019, and it only affects people who are receiving benefits after October 3, […]