If you have close family members in the United States, they may be able to help you immigrate (receive U.S. lawful permanent residence, also known as a “green card”). Whether you will succeed at this depends first on what relation the U.S. family member is to you....
Month: August 2018
USCIS has updated their policy regarding unlawful presence.
On Aug. 9, 2018, USCIS published a policy memorandum (Unlawful Presence and F, J, and M Nonimmigrants) that updated AFM Chapter 40.9.2(b)(1)(E) and outlined changes on how those in student (F), exchange visitor (J), and vocational student (M) nonimmigrant status...
Immigration Law – Consequences of Overstaying a Temporary U.S. Visa
If you stay in the U.S. past the expected departure dare on your U.S. visa you may face some serious consequences. You may be barred from returning to the U.S. for a number of years depending on how long you overstayed. You may be subject to a three-year, ten- year,...
What to do if you are in a car accident?
What to do if you are in a Car Accident? Call 911 if there are injuries. Call the police. In some areas, police authorities may respond to every accident scene. They may consider factors such as the severity and location of the accident (some police authorities will...
California Measure Would Expunge Many Marijuana-Related Crimes
The California Legislature passed a bill on Wednesday that would require and allow officials to expunge or reduce sentences imposed pursuant to many marijuana related convictions. The bill still has to be signed by Governor Jerry Brown but once approved it would...