Monthly Archives: January 2017
Continuous Residence and Physical Presence Requirements for Citizenship
The continuous residence and physical presence requirements can be a point of confusion for many green card holders when applying for U.S. citizenship through naturalization. Continuous Residence Explained Generally, you must have 5 years of continuous residence in the U.S. to become eligible for naturalized citizenship. However, if you are married to a U.S…. Read More »
Criminal Defense of Immigrants
Criminal charges can have serious consequences for anyone. But for immigrants, a conviction can be devastating and possibly lead to deportation or removal. Many misdemeanor and felony arrests and convictions result in deportation, no matter how many years the immigrant has lawfully resided in the United States. This is why it is so important… Read More »
What Happens If The I-751 Is Denied?
What Happens If The I-751 is Denied? Once the I-751 is denied, your status is a lawful permanent resident is terminated. Consequently, you are no longer authorized to work or travel. According to 8 Code of Federal Regulations (8 C.F.R.) section 216.4(d)(2), there is no administrative appeal to the USCIS Director for a denied… Read More »
Aggravated Felonies: An Overview
One of the most common questions we often receive during in person and telephonic consultations in our immigration practice is whether an aggravated felony may decrease a person’s chances to legalize their status in the United States. The harsh reality is that the immigration options for non-citizen aliens convicted of an “aggravated felony” are… Read More »