Category Archives: Immigration

Preconceived Intent

At the time of making entry into the United States, if a nonimmigrant has preconceived intent to remain permanently in the U.S. and files application of adjustment of status to become a permanent resident, should the application be denied because of the preconceived intent?
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Five Myths About Immigration

Doris Meissner is a former Commissioner of the then US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).  Mr.s Meissner published an article earlier this months discussing her views on five myths in regard to immigration related truth in the United States.
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Matter of Rose – I751 Waiver Not Required

A hardship waiver of Petition to Remove Conditions is not required if the U.S. citizen spouse died during the 2-year conditional period. The U.S. Department of Justice Board of Immigration Appeal (“BIA”) made a decision on an appeal case on January 25, 2010 in which the BIA said that a conditional resident from marrying a [...]
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The United States and Immigration

An excellent article from the America Immigration Lawyers Association discussing the relationship between U.S. immigrantion poicy and the future of this country.  Definitely worth reading. Obviously, the United States needs to stay competitive in order to maintain its status in the world.  One of the fundamental elements, e.g., immigration, is just indispensable.
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Untimely I-751 Needs Good Cause In Writing

An alien who obtains permanent resident status (green card) from the marriage to a U.S. citizen will receive a conditional resident status if the marriage is less than two years at the time the green card was approved.  A I-751 petition will need to be filed within a 90-day period immediately before the second anniversary [...]
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