Recent Posts in Immigration Category
Posted on Jan 2, 2017 By Aneliya Angelova
My I-485 Application was Denied Question: USCIS denied my I-485. What do I do now? Answer: An application for adjustment of status (Form I-485) can be denied for many reasons. First, an attorney needs ...
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Posted on Jan 24, 2016 By Aneliya Angelova
There is hope for millions of people eligible for DAPA The Supreme Court's decision to hear Obama's Immigration Executive Action Case brings hope to millions of DAPA eligible immigrants. On ...
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Posted on Jun 5, 2015 By Aneliya Angelova
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of an immigrant from Tunisia Being a legal permanent resident doesn't make an individual immune from deportation. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act ...
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Posted on May 20, 2015 By Aneliya Angelova
Termination of Removal Proceedings On November 20, 2014, the Secretary of Homeland Security ("Secretary") announced several immigration policy initiatives affecting a number of DHS programs. ...
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Posted on Mar 11, 2015 By Aneliya Angelova
FEAR OF DEPORTATION IS STILL ALIVE The number of deportations is still too high in the midst of President Obama's strugle to implement his executive action plan. According to the President's ...
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Posted on Feb 24, 2015 By Aneliya Angelova
Spouses of H1B holders/ H4 dependent spouses may apply for work authorization if they meet the new USCIS requirements Great news for H4 holders Great news for certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B ...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2015 By Aneliya Angelova
IMMIGRATION REFORM On November 20, 2014, President Obama announced he would exercise his right to issue an executive order (or memorandum) allowing millions of undocumented immigrants to temporarily ...
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Posted on Jan 26, 2014 By Aneliya Angelova
Criminal grounds of removability/deportability Can I be deported if I have a conviction? Answer: Yes, if you are not a US Citizen, you may be placed in removal proceedings. Whether or not you will be ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2014 By Aneliya Angelova
Adjustment of Status (green card) through Marriage Foreign spouses of US Citizens and US Permanent Residents can receive green cards if they meet certain criteria and submit the required petitions and ...
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Posted on Oct 28, 2013 By Aneliya Angelova
I-601A Waiver / Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver FAQ Questions and Answers Q: Who needs an I-601A waiver? A: Certain immediate relatives of US Citizens who are inadmissible based on accrued ...
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Posted on Oct 9, 2013 By Aneliya Angelova
Can I Get a Green Card? Authored by: Aneliya Angelova Immigration can be a complex and time consuming process. The most common questions clients ask are "Can I get a green card?" and ...
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Posted on Oct 7, 2013 By Aneliya Angelova
Do I need an Immigration Lawyer? By: Aneliya Angelova, Esq. Immigration is a complicated and fast changing area of the law. The most important question is whether an individual is eligible for a ...
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