A foreigner can appear at a U.S. border check and claim political asylum. A U.S. Customs and Border agent conducts a credible fear interview, which is basically a prescreening to see whether the claim of political asylum seems valid. If so, the foreigner is put into removal proceedings in order to make a claim for political asylum in immigration court. […]
Mexico Birth Certificates Now Available in the US
Mexican residents of the U.S. can now obtain certified Mexican birth certificates here in the U.S. rather than from Mexico. Beginning now, all Mexican Consulates in the U.S. are able to issue Mexican birth certificates. This change in policy helps DACA and DAPA applications under Obama’s Executive Action of Nov 2014. Here is a list […]
Unable to Satisfy the In-Person Meeting Requirement for Fiance or Spouse Visa Processing
I often receive phone calls from US citizens, unable to travel outside the US in order to fulfill the in-person meeting requirement for Fiance or Spouse Visa processing. Meeting in person is generally required for either a fiance or spouse visa unless there is good cause to waive the requirement. Skyping or other forms of […]
Illegal Entry – 601 Bar Waiver
My parents brought my brother to the us from Mexico when he was 2 years old. He is now 31 years old and is getting married. He has no papers. Question My parents brought my brother to the us from Mexico when he was 2 years old. He is now 31 years old and is […]
Illegal Entry After Deportation
When there is a deportation, I wish foreign spouses and fiances would wait and call an attorney first before returning to the U.S. illegally. Here is a simple example of how bars to reentry work after deportation. Question We’re married for 10 yrs. He came as baby, deported once, then came back.We are raising a […]