My husband just received a Notice to Appear (NTA) and is being deported. I heard that he can get voluntary departure and come right back in. Is that true? It is possible. However, if your husband is removed, he will be barred from entering the US for ten years unless he can obtain a waiver. If he is qualified … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more