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Refugees, Asylum, and the Pursuit of Freedom

August 5, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 3 Comments
One thing you can say about the U.S. of A.: We are a country founded on the concept of freedom. Our Constitution, the Supreme Law of the Land, comes complete with specific amendments to ensure our personal freedom. We have the right to equal justice, the right to practice whatever religion we choose ...
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How To Get A Copy Of Your Immigration History

July 22, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 18 Comments
Under FOIA/ PA, the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, anyone has the right to request access to a federal agencies’ records or information. Citizens and non-citizens alike can make FOIA requests. FOIA can apply to any government agency, from The Department of Homeland Security (USCIS) to ...
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Welcome New Americans!

July 8, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - No Comments
This past weekend we celebrated 239 years of American Independence. While some people were celebrating with burgers, fireworks, friends and family, many others were celebrating by becoming United States citizens. In honor of Independence Day, USCIS holds annual country-wide naturalization ceremonies ...
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U-Visas: For Victims of Serious Crimes

June 24, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 4 Comments
If an illegal immigrant is a victim of a serious crime that either happened in the United States or that broke U.S. laws, they may be afraid to come forward for fear of deportation. Depending on the severity of the crime, a form of immigration relief is available to these undocumented victims in the ...
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System Glitch Leads To Freeze On Travel Visas

June 18, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 5 Comments
As if the current backlogs weren’t bad enough, a June 9th computer glitch has stalled visa processing at U.S. embassies all over the world. The hardware malfunction has kept crucial biometrics information (including fingerprints) from reaching the foreign U.S. consulates. With border security bein ...
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The Waiting is the Hardest Part

June 3, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 1 Comment
Many people residing in the United States are undocumented, hoping to one day become legal U.S. residents. First, these undocumented individuals have to decipher which immigration path best suits them (marriage and family based green cards, work visas, special circumstances). They may need to find s ...
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What is your candidate’s stance on immigration reform?

May 6, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 43 Comments
The candidates for the 2016 presidency are lining up! Here is a brief synopsis on where each potential candidate stands in terms of immigration issues:THE DEMOCRATS: HILLARY CLINTON: Clinton is in support of comprehensive immigration reform that includes “nothing less than a ful ...
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divorce and immigration

What becomes of the broken hearted immigrants?

April 29, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 2 Comments
It’s a special thing to work in marriage-based immigration. I see quite a lot of love come through my doors. My clients walk me through a history of their relationships. From a legal standpoint though, USCIS’ presumption is that every marriage-based immigration case is fraud. A couple must prove ...
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Crimmigration

March 20, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - 1 Comment
When a non-citizen is arrested or charged with a crime, they face a new set of obstacles with regard to their immigration status. Some refer to this as crimmigration. Deportation can be a very real possibility for immigrants with a criminal conviction.Families can be torn apart in an instant. Once a ...
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There is another option: VAWA

March 16, 2015 By: Rachel Einbund - No Comments
While marriage can sometimes be a cure-all for immigration relief, there is a portion of the immigrant population who find themselves the victims of domestic violence at the hands of their spouse, parent, or child who is a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident. Are these battered foreigners expected to ...
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