by Valerie D. Napier | Dec 4, 2023 | Immigration, Uncategorized
Estate planning might sound like a task reserved for the wealthy or elderly, but the truth is, it is a crucial process for everyone. Regardless of age or financial status, having a proper plan in place ensures that your wishes are honored, and your loved ones are...
by Valerie D. Napier | Aug 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
On July 29, 2016, USCIS announced that it will expand the Provisional Unlawful Waiver (I-601A) to all eligible relatives of U.S citizens AND GREEN CARD HOLDER/PERMANENT RESIDENTS. This means that you no longer have to be married to a US Citizen to take of advantage of...
by Valerie D. Napier | Dec 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
President Obama’s long awaited immigration order has finally arrived. On November 20, 2014, the President announced his plan to shield up to 5 million people living in the United States without status through an executive action. Although the reliefs provided in...
by Valerie D. Napier | Sep 4, 2014 | Immigration, Uncategorized
On January 2, 2013, the Department of Homeland Security introduced the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, which went into effect as of March 4, 2013. The purpose of the waiver was to keep families together and shorten the period of time that U.S. citizens are away...
by Valerie D. Napier | Apr 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
If you obtained a Green card through your marriage to a U.S. citizen less than 2 years ago, you might get conditional resident status instead of permanent resident status. Conditional resident status lasts 2 years, and the conditional resident card is good for only 2...
by Valerie D. Napier | Feb 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
The U-Visa is available to people who are victims of certain crimes, including crimes of violence like rape, felony assault and domestic violence. If you are a victim of a qualifying crime, you can apply for a U-Visa. The immigration status of the person who committed...
by Valerie D. Napier | Jan 26, 2014 | Immigration, Uncategorized
On many occasions, immigrant victims of domestic abuse choose to remain in an abusive relationship because their immigration status is dependent on the abuser. Battered immigrant spouses of abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouses, can obtain...
by Valerie D. Napier | Jan 20, 2014 | Immigration
Domestic violence affects all aspects of our society. Unfortunately, immigrants who come to the United States in search of a better life and a better future are sometimes subjected to the worst forms of domestic abuse. This group is particularly vulnerable to abuse...
by Valerie D. Napier | Dec 11, 2013 | Immigration
Are you currently living in the United States without status (undocumented)? Are you currently married to a U.S. citizen, or do you have a parent, adult son or daughter who is a U.S. citizen? Did you enter the United States legally with a visitor’s visa, student visa...
by Valerie D. Napier | Nov 22, 2013 | Immigration, Uncategorized
When one finds himself in need of immigration services, several questions often come to mind. These include: “Do I really need an immigration lawyer? Can’t I just get all the information online and do it myself? Why do I have to pay all this money to a lawyer...
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