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To bring your child to the U.S., you must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for each child you wish to sponsor. The timeline for approval and visa availability depends on the child’s age, marital status, and whether you are a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent […]
To sponsor a family member for immigration, you must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) and have a qualifying family relationship with the person you wish to sponsor. While a family relationship alone doesn’t guarantee a visa, it creates a powerful legal pathway for your relative to obtain lawful permanent […]
You can check the status of your immigration application using the USCIS Case Status Online tool and entering your receipt number. You can also call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 or sign up for a USCIS online account to receive email and text updates about your case. For more detailed updates or help interpreting […]
To sponsor a family member for U.S. immigration, you must initiate the process by filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You must also meet specific eligibility requirements and submit evidence of your legal status in the United States, along with proof of your financial ability to support […]
Immigration waivers are approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Factors considered for approval include evidence of extreme hardship to qualifying U.S. relatives (spouse, parent, or child), rehabilitation in cases of criminal inadmissibility, and proof of eligibility for the specific waiver. An immigration attorney at Bassey Immigration Law can help you fill out […]
Knowing the right questions to ask during a consultation with an immigration lawyer is critical to the future of your case. Choosing the most experienced attorney can mean the difference between obtaining a green card or work visa or being deported. At Bassey Immigration Law Center, we have over a decade of legal experience resolving […]
Individuals in the United States are generally classified into one of four different statuses, which describe their rights as citizens or non-citizens, including lawful U.S. citizens, conditional and permanent residents, non-immigrants, and undocumented immigrants. Each separate status gives different citizenship privileges and opportunities under U.S. law. For more than 20 years, individuals throughout the United […]
If your immigration application is denied, you still have an opportunity to file an appeal to a different authority to review an unfavorable decision; as per the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), “You may appeal certain USCIS decisions to the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), an office within […]
Prosecutorial discretion in immigration case dismissal refers to the authority of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to decide whether to pursue or dismiss deportation proceedings. It may prioritize cases based on factors like humanitarian concerns, criminal history, family ties, or length of time in the U.S. When discretion is exercised, cases may be closed […]
In Florida, you may qualify for an immigration bond if you are detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and are not considered a flight risk or a danger to the community. Typically, those who are subject to mandatory detention due to criminal convictions such as drug offenses or violent crimes may not qualify. You must […]