November 14, 2014
Right to an Attorney All criminal defendants have the right to an attorney throughout legal proceedings. The court will appoint an attorney for the defendant at no charge if they cannot afford to hire one. Right to a Jury Trial All criminal defendants have the right to a speedy, public jury trial. At the trial,...
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November 14, 2014
You have the right to refuse to speak with any law enforcement officer. If ever arrested, you should exercise this right and request to speak with an attorney.
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August 8, 2014
As the economy continues to recover and employment rates are on the rise, the topic of employment-based green cards is relevant again. Employers can secure dedicated and long term skilled employees by sponsoring their green cards, while employees can benefit by obtaining not only their own U.S. Legal Permanent Residency but also that of their...
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June 6, 2014
Generally, E Visas are available to certain foreign individuals who are engaged in substantial trade with the United States or are involved with a substantial investment in the United States, if the U.S. has entered a treaty for investment or trade with their country. Individuals may also apply for an E-1 or E-2 Visa, if...
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May 8, 2014
Although, as explained in our previous newsletter, one of the most common ways in which immigrants become US residents/Green Card holders is through a Marriage/Family Immigration Petition (form I-130), there are other ways to get permission to come live and workin in the US, via non- immigrant US visas. Many of these visas will allow...
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April 6, 2014
If you are a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR), now is a good time to file a petition for your spouse and/or minor children (under 21 years of age). It is possible that you thought that it was better to wait to become a U.S. citizen before you could petition for your spouse and minor children...
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July 11, 2013
Dear friends, On June 26, 2013 the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a law which prevented the federal government from recognizing same sex marriages. The Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, announced that the DHS will now permit same sex couples to obtain immigration benefits under the immigration law. This...
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March 24, 2013
What is the new Waiver (I-601A) regulation that will be in effect on March 4, 2013? What is the benefit of this new waiver regulation? Who qualifies to benefit from this new regulation? What happens if I have a pending I-130 family petition? Can I benefit from this regulation if I have never filed an...
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November 18, 2012
Receiving Public Benefits and Immigration There are many rules and regulations that affect the ability of a non-citizen to receive public benefits or assistance (for example housing, food stamps, day care, and health- related benefits) and the impact that the receipt of such benefits will have. The receipt of any public benefit can have an...
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August 6, 2012
Contact FitzGerald Law Company for Obtaining DACA Boston Immigration Attorney FitzGerald speaks about the new Obama Deferred Action policy for young immigrants or childhood arrivals (DACA) on interview with Dr. Luisa Medrano of Perfil Latino. Read about the New DACA Rules as of Set., 5, 2017 What is the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the...
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May 6, 2011
Who is eligible for what is known as “the 10-year law” or Cancellation of Removal/Deportation? There is a provision of the Immigration Law that allows certain individuals to obtain a green card from an Immigration Judge if they: have lived in the U.S. for 10 continuous years, during which they have not been subject to...
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