by Team West | Dec 7, 2013 | DACA, Dream Act, I-130, I-485, Immigration
In my previous article, I discussed how clients are surprised that their criminal record, even years old, may prevent them from becoming a U.S. citizen. I discussed that, in U.S. immigration law, a conviction is more than just a finding of guilty and that having a... by Team West | Dec 7, 2013 | Dream Act, I-130, I-485, Immigration
Recently, I was interviewing a new client who was interested in applying for her U.S. citizenship – “naturalization” – and during our naturalization intake review, she appeared to be surprised and confused when I began asking her about her criminal history. “Why, does... by Team West | Sep 7, 2013 | Dream Act, I-130, I-485, Immigration
Any major immigration reform regarding the path to citizenship for undocumented workers may be taking a backseat to other pressing matters facing Congress and the President such as the crisis in Syria, a short-term spending bill to avoid a complete government... by Team West | Feb 7, 2013 | DACA, Dream Act, Immigration
The USCIS has now released the application forms for the Obama deferred action program and is accepting requests as of August 15, 2012, pursuant to the guidelines released on June 15, 2012 and again on August 3, 2012 by Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland... by Team West | Feb 7, 2013 | Dream Act, Immigration
Is this reality or am I just DREAMing? All puns aside, the Obama administration announced on Friday that it will implement a modified “DREAM Act” administratively until Congress chooses to act, granting relief from deportation to thousands of promising young children.... by Team West | Feb 7, 2013 | DACA, Dream Act, Immigration
President Obama announced a new policy changing its prosecutorial discretion policy. The new policy will allow certain individuals to remain in the United States if they meet the requirements. To stop deportation of illegal immigrants must: Came to the United States...