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Deportation, as defined by the U.S. government, is the formal process of removing a noncitizen from the country for violating immigration laws. It’s a serious and often overwhelming experience, particularly with the risk of being prohibited from reentering the United States for many years—or permanently. Despite the challenges, it’s essential to know that you still […]
Sponsoring a spouse or fiancé for a green card in Florida involves a multi-step immigration process through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If sponsoring a spouse, the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident must file Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative). A fiancé requires Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)) for a K-1 visa. […]
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petition allows survivors of domestic violence to apply for a green card independently. However, strict criteria must be met. Common disqualifications include lack of a qualifying relationship, insufficient evidence of abuse, criminal history, immigration fraud, failure to meet residency or moral character requirements, and missed deadlines. While certain waivers […]
A deportation order can be stopped through legal relief such as asylum, cancellation of removal, waivers, or adjustment of status. Filing an appeal with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) within 30 days or a motion to reopen or reconsider based on new evidence or legal errors may also halt removal. Additionally, requesting prosecutorial discretion […]
Asylum applications are often denied due to insufficient evidence, inconsistencies in testimony, missing deadlines, or failure to prove a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, or membership in a particular social group. To strengthen your case, provide detailed personal statements, corroborating documents, reports on your country’s repressive or dangerous conditions, and credible […]
Interviews for a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petition are not always required but can be requested at the discretion of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). While many VAWA petitions are adjudicated based solely on the submitted evidence, USCIS may require an interview if they need clarification, additional information, or verification of […]
A Waiver of Inadmissibility for Entry Without Inspection (EWI) allows individuals who entered the U.S. without proper documentation or inspection to overcome their inadmissibility and pursue legal residency. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate that their denial of entry would cause extreme hardship to a qualifying relative, such as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident […]
In inadmissibility cases, the burden of proof rests with the applicant to demonstrate they are admissible or, if inadmissible, that they qualify for a waiver. This involves providing evidence of eligibility for the immigration benefit sought and overcoming any grounds of inadmissibility, such as unlawful presence or criminal convictions. If applying for a waiver, the […]
Citizenship can be denied for reasons such as failing the naturalization test, having a criminal history, poor moral character, immigration violations, residency gaps, or misrepresentation. Financial issues, including unpaid taxes, can also disqualify applicants. The Florida family immigration lawyers at Bassey Immigration Law Center, P.C. help non-U.S. citizens become United States citizens. Our dedicated team […]
The naturalization test is challenging because it is designed to ensure that applicants demonstrate a thorough understanding of U.S. history, government, and civic principles, as well as proficiency in the English language. In addition, many applicants come from countries with different governmental systems, which can make it harder to grasp concepts like the U.S. Constitution, […]