If you or someone you know is holding onto an abusive marriage out of fear they'll be out of status and deported, it is important to understand the power of an I-360 Self Petition.The I-360 self-petition form is used for multiple purposes. The Violence Against Women's...
Family Law
Being Strategic with Marriage After Abuse When You’re Not Legalized in the U.S.
When violence erupts in the home and you are without status in the United States, a foreign national is eligible to adjust status through VAWA or a U visa. (VAWA explained below). However, finding new love and remarrying soon after terminating the problematic marriage...
Oh Boy! Problems in Immigration Court & Problems at Home
When it rains, it pours ('as the saying goes'). This is life unfortunately. If you or someone you know is in U.S. Immigration removal/deportation proceedings and the legal relief is based on a U.S. Citizen Spouse ("USC"), it is vital to keep the relationship with your...
Stacking U.S. Legalization Options While Awaiting Asylum Relief in the United States
Currently, wait times in the United States for an asylum interview or court date may be 'years away' based on the volume of applications filed each year by foreign nationals. During the lengthy wait time, however, life goes on. For instance, asylum applicants may meet...
The Dangerous Intersection of Family Law and U.S. Immigration Consequences
The intersection of family law and U.S. Immigration law has become more and more common for our non-U.S. citizen clients. Domestic violence and divorce for a non-immigrant visa holder or a U.S. Permanent resident can result in devastating U.S. immigration...