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November 28, 2019
ISAP – Intensive Supervision Appearance Program
ISAP Immigration Program In Portland Many of our clients in deportation proceedings must check in with ISAP. ISAP stands for Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, and it is an alternative to detention. When Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) releases an individual from immigration detention, they will often continue to monitor the person through the ISAP program. […]
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 15, 2019
Ten Year Cancellation of Removal (E42b) & Asylum i589
E42b Ten Year Cancellation of Removal In this day and age, many undocumented immigrants fear being detained and deported. Unfortunately, President Trump’s administration has instilled fear and anxiety throughout the nation for all immigrants and even those in the country with legal status. Should you find yourself detained or placed in Immigration Court Proceedings (EOIR), […]
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, […]
September 1, 2019
What do you do when things don’t go as intended? Don’t give up, there may be a solution.
We cannot stress enough how important it is for you to be open and honest when consulting an attorney. Sometimes, things you don’t think are relevant can come back and haunt you. We do our due diligence and run background checks, but things don’t always appear. So being honest and truthful, will be the best […]
August 18, 2019
VAWA Means, Violence Against Women’s Act, But Did You Know It Doesn’t Only Cover Women?
Men and children can also be covered under this act. Please see how our male client was granted residency under VAWA. We often find that clients are unaware that VAWA applies to more than just women. In order to qualify, you must: Be legally married to a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident OR be […]
August 1, 2019
Special Immigration Juvenile Status
Are you undocumented under the age of 18 and in the United States without your biological parents or with one of your biological parents? If you answered yes, you may be eligible for SIJS. In some states, like Washington, you may be eligible if you are under 21 and in the United States with neither […]