LINCOLN-GOLDFINCH LAW – ABOGADOS DE INMIGRACIÓN BLOGS
Read the latest News, Immigration Law Updates & what life in general awaits for you as a United States immigrant.
The Complete I-130 Documents Checklist By Relationship
TL;DR: Every Form I-130 needs three things: proof you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, proof of your family relationship, and certified English translations of any non-English documents. Marriage cases also need evidence [...]
Do I Need A Lawyer To File Form I-130?
TL;DR: You are not required to hire a lawyer to file Form I-130, and a clean, straightforward case can often be filed on your own. But a lawyer earns their fee when your case [...]
Can A Deported Parent Take A Child Abroad?
Summary: A deported parent may be able to take a U.S.-citizen child abroad, but custody orders, the other parent’s rights, passport rules, and foreign entry rules control the answer. Deportation does not automatically erase [...]
Petition For Parents: Bringing Your Mother or Father Home
TL;DR: Only a U.S. citizen who is at least 21 can petition for a parent, and a parent counts as an immediate relative, so there is no visa waiting line. Green card holders cannot [...]
Why USCIS Sent A Second Prima Facie Notice
TL;DR: A second Prima Facie Notice usually means USCIS renewed your Notice of Prima Facie Case while your VAWA self-petition remains pending. It does not mean approval, denial, or that something went wrong. USCIS [...]
Does Prima Facie Give You Legal Status?
TL;DR: A prima facie determination in a VAWA case means USCIS reviewed your initial evidence and found it credible enough to move forward. It can help you access certain public benefits depending on your [...]
What To Do In The First 24 Hours After ICE Arrest
TL;DR: The first 24 hours after an ICE arrest are critical. Family members should gather the detainee's full legal name, date of birth, country of birth, and A-number as quickly as possible. The detained [...]
ICE Hold, Detainer, Or Deportation Order?
TL;DR: An ICE hold (detainer) is a request from Immigration and Customs Enforcement asking a jail to keep someone up to 48 hours past their release date. A deportation order, formally called a removal [...]
Bars After Deportation: When Can You Return?
TL;DR: After deportation, U.S. immigration law imposes a reentry bar of 5, 10, or 20 years depending on how the removal happened. Some people face a permanent bar. The length depends on the type [...]
Can You Apply For Asylum Again After A Denial?
TL;DR: A previous asylum denial does not always close every door. Depending on how and where the case was decided, you may be able to renew your claim in immigration court, file a motion [...]
