So far, we have covered nearly every aspect of the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, from the purpose to the procedure and all the difficulties in between. But one role we have mostly left out is perhaps one of the most important: The role of your lawyer. It has been my privilege to guide dozens of children and young adults through the SIJS process, and I look forward to helping hundreds more. Having the right lawyer at your side through the process can have a significant impact on the resolution of your case – especially one who understands the situation, what is at stake, and how to achieve the best outcomes. Our Firm Can Help You Navigate The SIJS Application Procedure And Its Challenges We have been handling SIJS applications for…Read More
In this article, you can discover… What it means to adjust your status. Who is eligible for an adjustment. What to avoid doing when seeking a status adjustment. What Does It Mean to Adjust Status From A Visa Holder To A Permanent Resident? To adjust your status means that you have legally gone from being a non-immigrant to an immigrant. For example, if you enter the US with a tourist visa and marry a US citizen while here, you have entered as a non-immigrant tourist, but now, after marriage, you become a permanent resident. An adjustment of status is also known as “getting a green card”, and is a lengthy process wherein the help of an immigration attorney is best. Who Is Eligible for Adjustment Of Status? People who entered…Read More
In this article, you can discover… How to avoid making common immigration mistakes. What to do to ensure your forms are completed correctly. How to avoid scams, fraud, and common pitfalls. What Are The Most Common Mistakes People Tend To Make When Immigrating To The US Through California? Two of the most common mistakes you can make are trying to handle the paperwork yourself or else going to a lawyer who is not qualified to handle immigration law. Immigration cases are hugely important, and even seemingly simple cases require guidance, oversight, and a keen grasp of immigration law. Many general practice lawyers will gladly take your paperwork for review, but they’ll be just guessing at what the law says, and that’s a very easy way to have your immigration case…Read More
In this article, you can discover… How to begin the immigration process in California. How long the immigration process takes. The difference a caring and knowledgeable attorney can make in immigration matters. What Are The Steps To Starting The Immigration Process In California? The first step is a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney. There are different paths towards residence for immigrants and there are paths for people who are applying under the family-based system, the employment-based system, and also the humanitarian system. It really begins with a consultation with someone who is familiar with all three paths so that they can figure out which path is best for you. What Documents Do I Need To Gather For My Application? The most basic document is an identity document. If you…Read More
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Qualification Criteria Minor Must Meet The main criteria a minor must meet for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status is that they have suffered abuse, abandonment, or neglect. In addition, the abuse, abandonment, or neglect has to be at the hands of one or both parents. If a child is in the U.S. with both parents and they're growing up in a safe and nurturing environment, then they won't qualify for SIJS. The Age Limits For SIJS Eligibility Contrary to what some might think, SIJS is not an option limited to minor children. In fact, the age limit for applying for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status is 21 in California. Therefore, a young person can apply for SIJS up until the age of 21 – not 18, as many…Read More
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a humanitarian remedy that allows children who suffered abuse, abandonment, or neglect to apply for a special visa to remain in the United States. Available to children and young adults under the age of 21, it is an easier alternative than asylum and far safer than remaining undocumented or returning to dangerous or dehumanizing conditions back home. Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Who It Is For & When It Is Needed Imagine meeting a child who has just been allowed into the US to pursue asylum; they’re alone in a process they would normally go through with their family. Soon, it becomes apparent that one or both parents are missing. Maybe their stories about home are bleak, and their attitude and demeanor are concerning –…Read More
This article uncovers: What a K-1 visa is. Whether people applying for a K-1 can enter the U.S. while their K-1 visa is pending. Requirements to sponsor an immigrant on a K-1 visa. What Is A K-1 Fiancé Visa? The K-1 is a visa class for American citizens engaged to foreign nationals who want to bring them to the United States to get married. The idea behind them is to lessen the time the couple is separated. For the first part of the process, the U.S. citizen files a petition for a fiancé visa. The petition explains how the couple met and how their engagement happened. The U.S. citizen must demonstrate that they have met their fiancé in person within the last few years. This is submitted to the USCIS…Read More
In this article, you will discover: What family-based visas in the United States are. Eligibility requirements for family-based visas. Common reasons family-based visas are denied. What Are Family-Based Visas In The United States? The United States bases its immigration system upon family reunification. There are different levels of priority, the highest being immediate relatives, which includes parents, minor children and spouses of U.S. citizens. The United States does not put a limit on the number of people of this classification that can immigrate into the country in a given year. Not everyone has an immediate U.S. citizen relative, however. These individuals fall under the family preference system which consists of four categories: Adult (unmarried) children of U.S. citizens. Adult OR minor children of lawful permanent residents. Married children of a…Read More
