Seeking Asylum At The U.S.-Mexico Border
Zontlaw J.Greenberg Immigration Law Firm
by Igor Litvak
6M ago
Under current U.S. policy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is allowed to engage in a process called “expedited removal.” These days there are no guarantees for anyone trying to escape poverty or violence in their country by seeking asylum in the United States. But for those who make the long and difficult journey through Central America and Mexico to reach official ports of entry on the southern border of the United States, the future is grim. Here’s what is happening. Under current U.S. policy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is allowed to engage in a process called “exped ..read more
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Apply for Asylum while in Legal Nonimmigrant Status
Zontlaw J.Greenberg Immigration Law Firm
by Igor Litvak
6M ago
A lot of prospective clients approach our firm with questions about how to apply for asylum, while they are in the United States in a legal Nonimmigrant Status. Particularly when they are in F-1 Student Status, or when they are working in the United States on an H-1B, for example. When prospective clients ask us about this, they generally have two concerns. The first concern is that they are afraid that by applying for asylum, they will lose their current valid Nonimmigrant Status if they are denied asylum. This is not the case. However, the issue is a little more complex than this, and we wil ..read more
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What Does It Mean If My Asylum Status Is Pending?
Zontlaw J.Greenberg Immigration Law Firm
by Igor Litvak
6M ago
Recently, the number of people seeking asylum in the US has dramatically increased, creating backlogs and delays in processing by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which processes most asylum applications (except for those already in deportation proceedings). If you are waiting to hear from USCIS, you are not alone. As of March 2018, USCIS had more than 300,000 open affirmative asylum applications. This number does not include individuals applying for asylum through an immigration court. The backlog in the immigration courts is even worse and longer. How long you ..read more
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Seeking asylum in the U.S. under Trump
Zontlaw J.Greenberg Immigration Law Firm
by lo-4-no-limit-min
6M ago
With the U.S. government constantly imposing harsh restrictions, these are scary and uncertain times for people seeking safety and freedom in the United States of America. Along with fear, there is also a lot of confusion. One of the biggest sources of this confusion is that people are getting conflicting information about who is affected by these changes. The media says one thing, but then there are rumors about something different. You may hear one thing from a friend and something else from your cousin. So what is really happening? Do the Trump administration’s crackdowns apply to everyone ..read more
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What Happens If USCIS Denies My Asylum Application After The Interview?
Zontlaw J.Greenberg Immigration Law Firm
by lo-4-no-limit-min
6M ago
If you have applied for asylum in the United States, you are probably anxious about what will happen after your interview. Unfortunately, you won’t get a decision straight away. Instead, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will most likely ask you to come back to the asylum office in a couple of weeks. In general, this is when you will get a written determination, and when you finally learn if your application has been approved, recommended for approval, or referred. However, in certain circumstances, USCIS may send you a letter, called a Notice of Intent to Deny. In thi ..read more
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Important Notice Regarding Changes In U.S. Deportation Policies
Zontlaw J.Greenberg Immigration Law Firm
by lo-4-no-limit-min
6M ago
For one, the Federal Government is no longer able to excuse certain groups of deportable foreign nationals from potential deportation as they could in the past. This means that every alien that is technically deportable (for any reason), can be deported. Secondly, the immigration authorities are now making it their general priority to deport (remove) aliens that have committed serious crimes or who are otherwise security risks to the U.S., aliens that have committed fraud or misrepresentation*, and any alien that is already subject to “expedited removal.” Thirdly, if you are an alien who is cu ..read more
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What is inadmissibility under U.S. Immigration Law?
Zontlaw J.Greenberg Immigration Law Firm
by lo-4-no-limit-min
6M ago
Inadmissibility means that an individual is unable to seek admission or legal status in the U.S., due to a prior bad act or other wrongdoing by the individual. Individuals subject to the rules of inadmissibility include noncitizens, who: entered the country without inspection [without speaking to a border agent], individuals paroled into the US, or foreign nationals who have arrived at the border or port of entry and who are seeking entry. Additionally and somewhat surprisingly, foreign nationals who are applying for a visa, adjustment of status, or certain other benefits, are often also subje ..read more
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Visa categories for foreign athletes
Zontlaw J.Greenberg Immigration Law Firm
by lo-4-no-limit-min
6M ago
P Visas: Athletes and Entertainers There are two visa categories for foreign athletes and entertainers to come to the United States for a temporary period of time. The two categories actually mirror each other quite a bit, however, the legal standards are different. O visas have a higher legal standard: extraordinary ability; while a P visa requires international recognition. The lower legal standard means that P visas are easier to get and have a lower burden of evidence. Therefore, if an athlete or performer does not qualify for an O visa, they might try for a P visa. Just like an O Visa, en ..read more
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Requesting Immigration Records with the Freedom of Information Act
Zontlaw J.Greenberg Immigration Law Firm
by lo-4-no-limit-min
6M ago
Generally, anyone can request information under FOIA, including non-U.S. citizens, corporations, organizations, or universities. The information requested broadly includes any documents, photos, videos, maps, and electronic records from these federal agencies. FOIA can be especially helpful in immigration cases, for many different reasons and situations.  Often, people want to know exactly why their petition was denied in hopes of successfully meeting all the qualifications if they apply again. FOIA is also helpful for attorneys and the families of individuals to get complete records of i ..read more
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Seeking Asylum At The U.S.-Mexico Border
Zontlaw J.Greenberg Immigration Law Firm
by lo-4-no-limit-min
2y ago
Under current U.S. policy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is allowed to engage in a process called “expedited removal.” These days there are no guarantees for anyone trying to escape poverty or violence in their country by seeking asylum in the United States. But for those who make the long and difficult journey through Central America and Mexico to reach official ports of entry on the southern border of the United States, the future is grim. Here’s what is happening. Under current U.S. policy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is allowed to engage in a process called “exped ..read more
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