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Anticipation Builds for Those Waiting on Immigration Reform!
Stay Tuned! President Obama to Address the Nation on Immigration Reform!
Two years ago, President Obama set forth the guiding principles that should lead immigration reform. Although the Senate passed a bipartisan bill more than 500 days ago, the country has been waiting, and waiting… and waiting… for House Republicans to vote. The time has come for the President to issue executive actions and address some of the problems plaguing the immigration system.
Tomorrow night, President Obama will present new immigration law reforms instituted by his executive actions. There are high hopes that these executive actions will finally help fix our broken immigration system.
You can watch the President live tomorrow night at 8 p.m. ET at WhiteHouse.gov/Live.
The Two Paths to a Marriage Based Green Card from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services: Which is Right For YOU?
There are two paths to apply for a marriage based green card. Which path is right for you depends on your individual circumstances. The two methods are:
1.) If you are outside of the United States, then you can apply through a consular process and have your interview at the U.S. consulate in your county.
2.) If you are currently in the United States, then you can apply to adjust status from within the U.S. and you will have the interview in the U.S.
If you are in the U.S., the USCIS will review your application based on if you came into the U.S. with an inspection or entered the U.S. without an inspection. If you have fallen out of lawful status but you entered the U.S. legally, and had an inspection by an immigration official, you can generally obtain your green card from within the U.S. If you are in the U.S. without lawful status, then you cannot change your status from within the U.S. You will have to return to your home country to proceed through a consular process unless you qualify for an exception to this general rule as the spouse of a U.S. citizen. Immigration law is very complicated and errors or problems with your petition for a green card can ruin the chances for success now and in the future. For assistance with your marriage based green card, please contact Your Immigration Angel today!
Lawful Permanent Resident? You can Bring your Spouse and Child(ren) to the U.S.!
As a lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the United States, you are allowed to live in the United States indefinitely even if you are still a foreign national. Permanent residency also entitles you to work in the United States and to travel in and out of the United States without seeking additional visas or permissions. However, what is usually most important to many LPRs is the ability to petition for a foreign spouse or child(ren) to be granted permanent residency through a green card. You can petition for your spouse and children and there are always green cards available, because they are immediate relatives! For more information on petitioning for your spouse and child(ren), contact Your Immigration Angel today!
The Violence Against Women Act: Helping Undocumented Immigrants Suffering from Domestic Abuse
The Violence Against Women Act or VAWA, provides wide-ranging support and comprehensive immigration law benefits for victims of domestic violence. VAWA has also provided a foundation for federal financial support, as well as additional guidance for state and local law initiatives. There has been significant progress in addressing the domestic violence crimes against immigrants. However, many abused immigrant men and women are unsure of their rights. If you or someone you know is being abused or thinks they are being abused and is an immigrant, please, feel free to contact Your Immigration Angel for a free consultation today.
Good Immigration News! Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program Soon to be Implemented by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
It will come as a relief to many that a new Haitian Family Reunification Parole (HFRP) Program will be implemented in early 2015. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas has said that “The rebuilding and development of a safe and economically strong Haiti is a priority for the United States. [The] program promotes a fundamental underlying goal of our immigration system – family reunification. It also supports broader U.S. goals for Haiti’s reconstruction and development by providing the opportunity for certain eligible Haitians to safely and legally immigrate sooner to the United States.” Indeed, under this program, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will offer certain eligible Haitian beneficiaries of already approved family-based immigrant visa petitions, who are currently in Haiti, an opportunity to come to the United States up to approximately two years before their immigrant visa priority dates become current.
Who Has Provided $4.5 TRILLION in Annual Revenue, and Created 10+ Million U.S. Jobs? Immigrant Founded Companies Have!
Companies founded by first or second generation immigrants have helped provide 30% of the United States Gross Domestic Product, or $4.5 TRILLION of Annual Revenue!
That’s 10+ MILLION U.S. jobs!
Did You Know that Marriage Based Green Cards are Always Available to Immigrants?
One of the most popular means for becoming a lawful permanent resident of the United States is through obtaining a marriage based green card. If you are married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you can apply through him or her for your own lawful permanent resident status. A spouse who is a U.S. citizen is considered an “immediate relative” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), conferring you with the highest immigration priority. This means that if you apply for your green card through your U.S. citizen spouse, you will not have to wait for a green card slot to become available. Spousal green cards are available all the time. Your Immigration Angel helps immigrants navigate the U.S. immigration system. Our special focus is helping people stay in the U.S. immediately. If you have any questions on becoming a U.S. citizen through a marriage based green card, call or email us for a free initial consultation.
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