Nov
20

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder, and the Threat of Deportation Stronger – Understanding the Effect of Omission in Visa Applications

The journey from visa applicant to American citizen can be long and arduous. At best, it takes years, and in some cases, decades. So, receiving a Notice to Appear in Immigration Court after your naturalization interview is incredibly frustrating. After applying, often multiple times, for a visa, finally receiving it, arriving in the United States, and spending years as a green card holder, the next step should be simple: you file your N400, attend your interview, swear the oath, and become a citizen. However, many applicants stumble at this last step and find themselves facing...

Nov
14

The Scarlet W Plate - Understanding Whiskey Plates and New Options in MN

Whiskey Plates – or Not?  When charged with a DUI in Minnesota, you face “collateral” consequences even before you are convicted – during that time of being presumed innocent until proven guilty.  Your driver’s license will be revoked.  In certain first-time situations or subsequent offenses, your license plates may be impounded or your vehicle forfeited to the State.  If your plates are impounded, you may need to get “special registration plates,” often called “whiskey plates,” on any car registered under your name during the period of impoundment.  These plates...

Nov
14

Moving Forward After Loss: What Happens if the Petitioner Passes Away while the Case Remains Pending

Moving Forward After Loss:  What Happens if the Petitioner Passes Away while the Case Remains Pending?  During the COVID-19 pandemic, families across the globe are facing loss in record numbers. Faced with this reality, many US citizen and Lawful Permanent Residents who have filed for loved ones now wonder: if my relative passes while applying for me, what happens then?  Does my petition pass away too?

Overview of Section 204(l) Relief

Years ago, the answer to this question was “yes.” Now, however, when the qualifying relative passes away before the applicant receives their green...