Receiving a Notice to Appear or NTA can be a frightening experience because a Notice to Appear indicates that you are facing an immigration court case and that you could be deported. The following tips should be helpful if you or someone you know receives an NTA and have an immigration case at the Arlington…
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Syrian nationals are now able to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) if they meet all of the requirements for the program. Those who are granted Temporary Protected Status will be able to remain in the United States for the next 18 months and will be able to obtain work authorization cards so that they…
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Syria was designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on March 23, 2012. This means that those who apply for and are granted TPS will be allowed to remain in the United States for 18 months (and possibly longer if TPS is extended). They will also be allowed to apply for work cards so that they…
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NOTE THAT CASE RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS THAT ARE UNIQUE TO EACH CASE. PREVIOUS RESULTS DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN A FUTURE CASE THAT I UNDERTAKE. Is it possible to get Parole in Place for a military spouse who is in immigration court proceedings? Yes, but there are…
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Written on
March 21, 2012 by
Kimberley Schaefer in
Asylum,
Citizenship,
Criminal Consequences,
Detention,
Family-Based,
Fiance Visa,
Fiance Visa USA,
Marriage-Based,
Other,
Permanent Resident,
Removal,
Waivers
Who are the best immigration lawyers in DC? The good news is that if you are in the Washington, DC area, you will have many good immigration lawyers in the area. This means that you will likely be able to find one that is a good match for you and your case. Because of how…
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A Request for Evidence or RFE does not necessarily mean that USCIS is about to deny your case. But, if you do not respond to the Request for Evidence correctly, your case may be denied. What Is A RFE? A Request for Evidence is a way for USCIS to request additional information so that a…
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When you are granted asylum, you do not automatically become a permanent resident. But, when you are granted asylum, you will be able to lawfully remain in the United States as an asylee. You will also be able to get an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or work card so that you can lawfully work in…
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Written on
November 20, 2011 by
Kimberley Schaefer in
Asylum,
Citizenship,
Criminal Consequences,
Detention,
Family-Based,
Fiance Visa,
Fiance Visa USA,
Marriage-Based,
Other,
Permanent Resident,
Removal,
Waivers
Who is the best immigration lawyer in Virginia? If you are in Virginia, you will have many good immigration lawyers to choose from. The difficult part will be in finding one that is a good match for you and your case. Because of how many different factors need to be considered in selecting the best…
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USCIS immigration forms are available for free. You should never pay someone for a copy of a USCIS immigration form. You can obtain USCIS immigration forms for free from several sources: (1) USCIS website (2) USCIS field office locations (3) By mail (if you are in the United States) (4) By visiting the US embassy…
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Infopass appointments are appointments that allow you to inquire about your immigration case or request information at your local USCIS office. Anyone can schedule an Infopass appointment and they are free to make. You do not need to be a lawyer to schedule an Infopass appointment. But, if you have an immigration lawyer you should…
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