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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status – Federal Procedure
Immigrant children who have been victims of abuse, abandonment, or neglect may be eligible to apply for permanent residence through the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) program. As a first step, children must petition a state court, which wil…
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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status – State Court Procedure
Undocumented immigrant children in the United States constitute a particularly vulnerable population. When these children are sexually or physically abused, abandoned, or neglected, such that it is not safe for them to remain in the custody of their…
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Non-Hague Convention Adoption – Orphan Adoption Process
While the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) is an international treaty intended to aid the overseas adoption process, not all countries are signatories of the Hague Conve…
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Overseas Adoption: The Hague Process
The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) is an international treaty that is designed to facilitate overseas adoptions and safeguard the interests of children, birth parents,…
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Overview of Overseas Adoption
Every year, many U.S. citizens make the decision to adopt a child from overseas. The process can be overwhelming to many as they strive to comply with the three distinct bodies of law applicable to intercountry adoptions, namely 1) U.S. federal law;…
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U and T Visas
The Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 provided new hope for immigrants who are victims of crimes, making it possible for victims to attain temporary legal status. Both the T-visa and the U-visa are designed to provide immigra…
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Conditional Residence: An Overview
In 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendment Act (IMFA). This created a status called “conditional residence.” Congress was convinced that many people married United States Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents only to get im…
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Removing of Conditional Residency
Joint Petition If the couple is still married and cooperative after the two year period, they must file a form I-751, Joint Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, within 90 days before the conditional residency period ends. The expiration date i…
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Virginia Attorney General Concludes State Law Enforcement Officials May Inquire Into Immigration Status
In an advisory opinion, Virginia Attorney General concluded that Virginia state law enforcement officials may inquire into the immigration status of a person who is stopped or arrested. The advisory opinion was provided in response to a request from…
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All About Sponsoring an Immigrant - Your Rights, Your Obligations
Individuals who would like to help their relatives come to the United States can do so by becoming their sponsor. You can sponsor a relative if you are a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident. You must show that you have adequate financial means…
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Categories: Immigration Law