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How To Apply For Asylum – New Guide Released
How To Apply For Asylum Attorneys Thomas W. Goldman and Peter J. Loughlin are proud to announce the release of their new guide, “Applying for Asylum in the United States” explaining how to apply for asylum - available in print or in downloadable PDF format. Our asylum clients at the Goldman & Loughlin, PLLC Law Firm have fled violence, persecution, and civil wars around the world. Some have come to the United States legally with a … Read entire article »
What Happens If Your Asylum Case is Denied?
If an asylum case is denied, many people fear that they will be deported immediately. That is not the case. Once the immigration judge denies a claim for asylum, the respondent (person claiming asylum) is given 30 days to file an appeal with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) in Falls Church, Virginia. During the 30 day period, and the time it takes for the BIA to make a decision, the respondent is protected from being deported (or removed, as the immigration order would read). Anyone else have feelings about this? … Read entire article »
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Voluntary Departure – what to do BEFORE you leave
Taking Voluntary Departure in Immigration Court If you are in removal proceedings in immigration court, but married to a US citizen, one form of relief is to request voluntary departure. That is, unless you have accumulated unlawful presence in the US. Be sure to speak to an immigration attorney before deciding to either simply leave the US without going to court, or taking voluntary departure in court. The laws concerning unlawful presence are complex and you … Read entire article »
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Leaders Call for Haitian TPS
In February, Pres. Bush received a letter from President Preval asking for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) This would allow immigrants from Haiti to remain and work in the USA for a limited time. See Update on Haitian TPS So far the USA has refused to offer this status to immigrants from Haiti, but other countries such as Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador enjoy this status. For years, Haitian-Americans have pleaded for a halt to deportation. Over 650,000 Haitians were affected and 61 people died as a result of the latest hurricanes. Because of the result of these hurricanes and storms that have ravaged Haiti, community leaders and politicians are calling for action. The Haitian Protection Act (HR522) is currently in committee urging the … Read entire article »
Immigration Bond Hearings
When an officer of Immigration and Customs Enforcement appears at your door, families go into shock trying to figure out what to do. The immigrant is taken to a local office for processing. Hours, and sometimes days go by before you learn what is happening. Steps need to be taken immediately to obtain release of the immigrant. Your thoughts? … Read entire article »
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