A foreigner who enters into a fake marriage commits a crime. If convicted, the crime is a basis for removal from the U.S. In Ashraf v. Lynch (PDF), (8th Circuit 4/22/16), Ashraf was charged with removability under 8 U.S.C. § 1227(a)(2)(A)(i) as an alien who has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude committed […]
Marriage Fraud Results in Deportation
Are You Faced With an Adam Walsh Act Denial?
The Adam Walsh Act prevents a U.S. citizen or permanent resident green card holder from immigrating his foreign family members to the U.S. if petitioner has been convicted of a specified sexual offense against any minor child. This limitation also applies to Fiancee Visa petitions by U.S. citizens. Litigating The Adam Walsh Act in Federal […]
Obama Administration DAPA: Deferred Action for Parents of U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders
Announced November 20, 2014 — Major Obama Administration immigration changes for parents, DACA children, deportations, bar waivers, border security, and the military. This post focuses on parents. Immigration relief for parents of children who are either U.S. citizens or Green Card Holders. The foreigner must be the parent of a US citizen The parenting relationship […]
DREAMer (DACA) Policy Change – New Obama Rule
The Obama Administration has now implemented a portion of “DREAM Act” principles, now called DACA. It allows certain illegal foreigners who were brought to the U.S. as children to remain in the U.S. and not be deported. Young people who are at least 15 years of age and are under the age of 31 as […]