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What is The DREAM Act – I-821D

Talk about the DREAM Act has gotten illegal immigrants across the United States hoping for a brighter future. The DREAM Act stands for Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors. The DREAM Act gives immigrants who were brought to the United States at a young age and went on to attend college legal status and…
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Arizona Immigration Law (SB 1070)

In 2010, one of the most controversial laws was adopted in Arizona. This law was deemed the toughest law by far on illegal immigration. This bill known as the Senate Bill 1070 would keep illegal immigrants alert at all times because it gave state police officers the right to ask the legal status of anyone…
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Immigrant victims of crime may qualify for U VISA

A “U VISA” provides that immigrant victims of crime may be eligible to obtain a Visa, if the victim sustained considerable mental and/or physical abuse and actively assists law enforcement in prosecuting the perpetrator of the criminal act. The U Visa candidate will need to obtain a “certificate of helpfulness” from the investigating law enforcement…
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immigrant visa petition (I-130)

Proposed Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver I-601, Coming Soon! The effective date has not been specified   [caption id="attachment_8184" align="alignright" width="200"] Department of Homeland Security[/caption] The Department of Homeland Security has posted a plan that would reduce the time United States Citizens are separated from immediate family members such as spouses, children, and parents while said…
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Immigration Young Individuals Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities had their possible deportation action suspended, announced Secretary Napolitano

On June 15, 2012, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano acknowledged that effective immediately, some young individuals who immigrated to the United States as children, do not stage a danger to public safety or national security, and meet a number of crucial conditions will be considered for relief from deportation from the country or from…
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What are Family Petitions for Immigration?

An Immigration Attorney for Southern California writes: Although there are numerous paths to US citizenship or permanent residency, most begin with an employer or family sponsor. Here is an overview of the most popular types of family based petitions; A-K-1 Fiance visa allows a U.S. citizen to sponsor a foreign national for 90 days in…
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Who Qualifies for Family Based Visas PART 2

The difference between "immediate" or "preference" relatives is that immediate relatives may obtain permanent residency at any time while preference relatives must wait until their "priority" date is available which varies depending on country of origin and other factors. Immediate relatives are spouses of US citizens, children (under 21) of US citizens, and parents of…
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Who Qualifies for Family Based Visas?

Family based immigration visas are reserved for relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. The two qualifications to obtain a family based visa are 1) to not be inadmissible, and 2) to prove the immigrant has a family relationship with a US citizen or permanent resident. Depending on whether the sponsor is a citizen…
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Citizenship through Military Service

Naturalization through your military service under Section 328 or 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) You may be eligible for naturalization through your military service under Section 328 or 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).  The Immigration and Nationality Act under section 329A also provides for naturalization posthumously. Persons who have…
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