Tag: Appeals & Post-Conviction
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Don’t Leave Anything to Chance: Know What to Bring for Your Immigration Interview
At STERN Law, it is our responsibility to ensure our clients are prepared for their immigration interview with USCIS or other immigration agencies. This experience could be stressful if you’re not properly prepared for it, but by providing you with the right guidance and proper approach, we hope to alleviate some of that anxiety. Below…
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Keep fighting for your dreams while we remove the obstacles
Every immigration journey is unique. When faced with complications, many lose hope. Read David’s story of perseverance. The decision to fight for your dream will change your future. An immigration journey begins Our client, David, came to the United States as a college student from West Africa, which was a huge accomplishment for him and…
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Approved for U.S. Citizenship
Meet our client, Ms. Sook Lee, now Angela Lee. She is Korean-American and now has U.S. Citizenship. Her biological father (whom she never knew) was a U.S. Army soldier. She has loved America ever since and was determined to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Here she is, after she passed the civics and English exam…
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Felony Offense Dismissed & Avoided Deportation
Our client’s son, H.S., faced absolute deportation until she found STERN Law. We fought to successfully dismiss the felony drug charges, secured his release from jail and worked tirelessly to convince the Department of Homeland Security to grant him Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Thanks to our efforts, H.S. avoided ICE custody and remains…
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New Public Charge Rule may affect your Green Card request
*Urgent USCIS announcement: Medical treatment related to Covid-19 will not be considered as a negative factor in a Public Charge analysis. In other words, get medical treatment if you’re sick, whether you can afford to pay for it or not.* Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court approved the implementation of the New Rule for…
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Pro Tip: 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid when Applying for an Immigration Benefit.
1. Applying for the Wrong Benefit: Each person and each case is unique. It is essential to consider your individual circumstances before blindly applying for the first benefit that seems to apply. It’s not enough to have a qualifying relative, the petitioner must also meet specific requirements. The decision for the right benefit or…
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How can I check the status of an immigration petition or application with USCIS or NVC?
In order to check the status of your immigration petition or application with USCIS, you are free to check the status here: https://egov.uscis.gov/ casestatus/landing.do. You will be required to enter the receipt number of the application that you filed. This receipt number is contained in the receipt notice that USCIS sends after you file your…
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How should I prepare for an immigration interview?
No, non-U.S. Citizens should not be treated differently in criminal cases. The criminal justice system must treat any non-U.S. citizen the same as a U.S. citizen when they are charged with a crime. You have the right to an attorney in your criminal case, and you have the right to all the same constitutional protections…
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Deportation ‘Traps’ & 6 Other Reasons It’s More Important Than Ever to Hire a CrImmigration Attorney
Under the Trump administration, USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) is transforming from the immigration benefits service that Congress intended into a third immigration enforcement agency. Now, more than ever, applicants should seriously consider working with an experienced CrImmigration team – like STERN Law – especially if the person has ever been arrested or has…
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I need help with a visa for another country. Can a U.S. immigration attorney help me?
U.S. immigration attorneys specialize in federal immigration law of the United States of America. Although they can be extremely knowledgeable of international travel regulations, consular requests and foreign affairs, they will not be able to give you legal advice about another country’s immigration laws. If you are a U.S. citizen looking for legal advice on…