Archive for May, 2009

US Department of State Lists Eight Countries as Religious Freedom Violators

On May 11, 2009 the US Department of State designated Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Uzbekistan as “countries of particular concern” for religious freedom violations.  While this determination was made in connection with any immigration laws, it can be used to support certain types of immigration petitions where the applicant […]

EB-2 & EB-3 Degree Equivalency

When pursuing permanent residency through employment, the applicant must choose to file his or her application through a particular employment based category.  The most common categories are the EB-2 and the EB-3 categories.  The EB-2 generally requires the applicant to hold a master’s degree or the equivalent and the EB-3 category requires the applicant to […]

Cancellation of Removal for Nonpermanent Residents

Cancellation of removal for nonpermanent residents allows foreign nationals in the US who are currently in removal proceedings to remain in the US an obtain permanent residency (green card).  Removal may be canceled if the application meets the following four conditions: 1.  The applicant is currently in removal proceedings because he or she is inadmissible […]

Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents

Cancellation of removal is a form of discretionary relief available to all lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who are in removal proceedings.  Removal may be cancelled if the application meets the following four conditions: 1.  The applicant has been an LPR for at least five years; 2.  The applicant has resided continuously in the US for […]