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Can You Be Deported at a Master Calendar Hearing?
You cannot be deported at a Master Calendar Hearing because it is the first in many steps in government efforts to remove you from residency in the United States. If you prepare for and attend that hearing, you have no risk of immediate deportation, particularly if you are represented by experienced removal defense attorneys. Our […]
What Offenses are Deportable for Immigration?
The U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (I.N.A.) specifies different offenses that are deportable for immigration, and they include criminal convictions such as aggravated felonies, crimes of moral turpitude, drug offenses, firearms crimes, and domestic violence. In addition, deportation is possible if a person is here unlawfully and also for fraud, e.g., a green card marriage. […]
Can I Get a Green Card if I was a Victim of a Crime?
It is possible for a victim of crime to get green cards. Victims of crimes related to mental or physical abuse who provide helpful information regarding the prosecution of the criminal activity may be eligible to receive a U Visa, also known as “U nonimmigrant status.” Once you have a U Visa, you may be […]
Should You Bring a Lawyer to a Citizenship Interview?
While it is not required to bring a lawyer to a citizenship interview, having an attorney there to represent you can help expedite the process and improve your chances of obtaining a favorable outcome. This interview is a hugely important event for you and your family, so it makes sense to maximize your chances for […]
What is theDifference Between Motion to Reopen & Motion to Reconsider?
The denial of your immigration petition is not always the end of your application for residency in the United States. You may have an opportunity to file either a “motion to reconsider” your petition, in which case you will argue that the hearing officer did not correctly consider the facts or law in your case, […]
Human Trafficking Victims May Be Eligible For a T Visa
In 2020, a U.S. Human Trafficking hotline received more than 10,000 reports of human trafficking in the United States. Many of the victims of those reports fear that if they turn in their abusers, they will be deported. Fortunately, those victims may be eligible to obtain residency in the U.S. with a T Visa, via […]
How Can I Speed Up My K1 Fiancé Visa?
You can speed up your K-1 Fiancé Visa by showing the U.S. government that they are needed here–under the exceptions that allow the visa to be expedited. At Bassey Immigration Law Center, we understand how much this means to you. We are dedicated to serving the immigrant communities of Tampa and Clearwater. Our staff is […]