If you have a Green Card and have been convicted of an aggravated felony after 1996, there is little you can do to stay in the United States to fight for the Green Card aside from making some type of asylum claim.
Under certain circumstances, if you have an aggravated felony with your Green Card obtained in the United States and you have a way to obtain your Green Card again through marriage to a citizen, or have a child who’s over 21, you will be eligible for a Green Card again with a waiver.
In order to be eligible for cancellation of removal, you must have had a Green Card for five years, have been in the United States seven years prior to the commission of your crime that makes you inadmissible, and cannot have been convicted of an aggravated felony.
Refugee status and asylum are both terms used in immigration law that describe efforts to protect individuals fleeing persecution by traveling to the United States, but they have different processes, criteria, and overall definitions. An immigration attorney in NYC can help you understand the varying legal terms and definitions related… Read More
If you are attempting to gain residency in the United States it is important to understand the differences between a 2-year and 10-year green card. While both offer the same benefits, there are some notable differences between the two. Speak with a green card immigration lawyer in NYC for more… Read More
Who needs to register? Many noncitizens, including some who lack legal status, are already considered registered. Any other noncitizen who enters the United States (U.S.) and plans to stay for 30 days or longer after April 11, 2025 must register before the expiration of the 30 days. This mandate includes:… Read More
