by Richard Bracken | Nov 3, 2014
Currently, one of the more common waivers needed to immigrate to the United States is the Unlawful Presence waiver. It is made necessary when a person is in violation of INA §212(a)(9)(C)(i)(II). This particular waiver is often required for intending immigrants who...
by Richard Bracken | Nov 18, 2013
An unexpected policy change by the Obama administration occurred on November 15, 2013, extending the current policy of granting Parole in Place (PIP) for the spouses of military members to also include the parents and children of not only military service men and...
by Richard Bracken | Aug 13, 2012
There is currently a great deal of interest in what is being referred to as ‘deferred action’ for dreamers, and rightly so. The basic principle behind President Obama’s June 15, 2012 announcement is the government’s willingness to provide opportunities for...
by Richard Bracken | Jun 29, 2011
Immigrant spouses of military service men and women sometimes face big obstacles if they have entered the U.S. without a visa and have not been inspected by a border or customs official. This is commonly referred to as “entry without inspection” (EWI). Most...
by Richard Bracken | Feb 9, 2010
On December 15, 2009, the “Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009”, or “CIR ASAP” for short, and was introduced in Congress. Highlights of the bill include an “earned legalization” program for those undocumented immigrants...
