Child Porn and other Victimless Crimes Many believe that victimless crimes do not require an Adam Walsh Act immigration waiver, or that a waiver should be easy to approve because there was no victim. This is incorrect. Anyone who has a specified offense involving a minor child is subject to the AWA, victim or no […]
Immigration and the Adam Walsh Act
Congress conferred upon US citizens, and upon lawful permanent resident “green card” holders (“LPRs”), the right to petition certain foreign family members for immigration to the United States. But, the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, (the “AWA”) imposes a barrier, requiring a waiver when the petitioner has a specified criminal offense […]
Adam Walsh Act Waiver Approvals
Obtaining an Adam Walsh Act waiver is difficult, but NOT impossible. This office has obtained 10 USCIS approvals, mainly within the past two years or so. This is a high approval rate as compared to other law offices. These approvals are a tiny percentage of all the USCIS adjudications; the vast majority of cases are […]
Immigration Topic Series
For a number of years, we have post answers to common questions in blog format to help keep everyone informed. We’ve put out a bunch of information on changes at the immigration agencies under the Trump Administration, including the impacts of executive proclamations. Your feedback and follow up questions have been helpful. Thank you. Processing […]
Processing Policy Changes
The policies for many visas, as well as asylum applicants, are slowly becoming more burdensome. The Trump administration has instituted more, albeit subtle, red tape. The latest policy targets asylum and U visa applicants. Stricter Policies The USCIS has slowly been instituting onerous rules for many applicants. The latest being that for all fields in […]
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