“IMMIGRATION LAW CONNECTION”

The annual DV program, frequently referred to at the “Green Card Lottery”, makes visas available to persons meeting simple, but strict, eligibility requirements. A computer-generated, random lottery drawing chooses selectees for D(iversity) V(isas).
The visas are distributed among six geographic regions, with a greater number of visas going to regions with lower rates of immigration, and [...]

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(DHS Secretary) Janet Napolitano granted deferred action for two years to widows and widowers of U.S. citizens—as well as their unmarried children under 18 years old—who reside in the United States and who were married for less than two years prior to their spouse’s death.
USCIS will suspend the adjudication of visa petitions and adjustment applications [...]

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Some aspects of Immigration Reform are starting to materialize in Congress.
This week, Senators Durbin and Lugar introduced the DREAM Act  in the Senate while Representatives Berman and Diaz-Ballart did the same in the House.   Immediately below is background information on the DREAM Act.
DREAM Act
(based on prior Senate proposal in 2007)
Who is eligible?
Those who would qualify [...]

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USCIS has issued revised instructions for Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. The instructions require applicants for re-entry permits and refugee travel documents to provide biometrics at USCIS Application Support Centers. The changes became effective March 5.

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While many of my Non-Immigrant Visa clients come to the United States with spouse and/or children in tow on dependent visas,parents need to be mindful of their children’s immigration status as they approach adulthood. Oddly enough,and to the astonishment of many clients, the critical age to watch is 21,not 18. Children, on turning 21, will [...]

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Non-married life partners can accompany non-immigrant visa holders to the U.S. on Visitor Visas, since they do not qualify for dependent visas of the same classification.

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Consider Periodic Follow-up Consultations with Me when Things Change.
For those of you whose life and livelihood in the United States is directly tied to a U.S.-based business, whether you own it or are employed in it, you would be well-advised to meet with me on a quarterly basis, or whenever significant changes or developments occur [...]

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Consular posts abroad will once again accept petitions for immediate relative immigrant classification from American citizens who are resident in their consular districts, including members of the armed forces, as well as true emergency cases, such as life and death or health and safety, and others determined to be in the national interest.

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