Immigration Blog
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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 8, 2019
A U-Visa Case Gives Status To the Entire Family
See how this family of six were all granted U visa status and would go onto become residents of the USA. **If you have been a victim of a crime, which occurred in the USA, you reported the crime to authorities and cooperated in the investigation, you may be eligible for a U Visa. Bailey […]
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 […]
July 21, 2019
Widow Gets Green Card Despite Criminal Convictions
You are eligible to be classified as a Widow if, You were married to a U.S. citizen who is now deceased and who was a U.S. citizen at the time of death; Your U.S. citizen spouse died less than two years before the date on which you filed this petition; You were not legally separated […]
June 10, 2019
Child Reunification Through Child Protection Act
The “Child Status Protection Act” May Allow A Person To Immigrate To The U.S. As A “Child” Even Though They Are Over The Age Of 21. This Protection May Allow A Person To Immediately Immigrate To The U.S. Instead Of Having To Wait Several Additional Years To Be Granted Permanent Resident Status. Our client Tomas, […]
May 18, 2019
Obtaining Permanent Resident Status, After Committing Fraud, It’s Possible!
Entering the United States under misrepresentation, providing misleading information, or providing fraudulent documents will bar a person from ever getting their green card: unless they can get a waiver of their prior fraud! Obtaining a waiver from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is not easy. But as one happy client of Bailey Immigration, PC recently found […]