As individuals enter America for various reasons, they have the prospect of citizenship on their minds. For these individuals, being a citizen of the United States could have been a lifelong goal. There are many reasons as to why people want to become a citizen. They may wish to bring their families here from overseas […]
Read MoreOn July 8, 2018, Attorney Cheryl David was invited to discuss legal immigration in the United States with Lulu Garcia-Navarro, host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday. Attorney David discussed the impact of the Trump administration on the process of legally immigrating to the United States. When asked what has changed, David stated the following: “A […]
Read MoreCitizenship in the United States can be a highly sought after status to obtain. Recent events have led to confusion over qualifying for citizenship in the country. In order to reside in the U.S., people need to be granted a green card. This allows for the legal residency of a person to permanently stay in […]
Read MoreEngagement is a very exciting time in people’s lives. You’re preparing for one of the happiest days of your life. You’re about to spend the rest of your life with the person you care about most. During this stage of life, you want to have your fiancé by your side. While undergoing wedding preparations, it’s […]
Read MoreSanctuary cities mean that local authorities will not work with the federal authorities and ICE This still doesn’t mean that you are necessarily safe, especially if you commit a crime
Read MoreBeing married to a U.S. citizen when a final order of deportation is ordered doesn’t mean that they can automatically become legalized Each case is very specific and should be assessed by an experienced immigration attorney
Read MoreIf an immigration judge orders removal, the individual must leave within the time frame that the judge says they should If the individual doesn’t leave within that time, the agreement to leave will turn into a final order of deportation
Read MoreIndividuals with a criminal record who wish to apply for citizenship should retain an attorney Some criminal records bar an individual from obtaining citizenship, including aggravated felonies
Read MoreIndividuals who voluntarily leave the United States after illegally being in the country for 180 days may be barred for coming back for three years Those who are unlawfully here for a year or more may be subject to a 10 year bar
Read MoreOne question that is often asked by individuals who have recently become permanent residents of the United States is “how can I help my family members become permanent residents, too?” Of course, it is understandable that families will want to stay together. However, when one family member becomes a permanent resident before the rest of […]
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