The Nature and Severity of Specified Offenses Over the past couple of years, immigration denial decisions regarding Adam Walsh Act (AWA) waivers coming from the USCIS have been remarkably short. USCIS adjudicating officers recite an accounting of the evidence to let the petitioner know it was reviewed and not skipped. Then, in the end, the […]
Adam Walsh Act Waiver Immigration Successes
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 more than 20 USCIS approvals, mainly within the past several years. 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 […]
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