If an immigration judge in New York denies your case, you can usually appeal that decision. For example, The Legal Aid Society notes that after you lose in court, “you will be given the opportunity to file an appeal” and you can stay in the U.S. while it is pending. The appeal first goes to […]

The Miami Asylum Office is responsible for reviewing affirmative asylum applications filed by individuals living in South Florida. This office conducts asylum interviews and decides whether applicants qualify for protection under U.S. law. Asylum in the United States is governed by the Refugee Act of 1980 and the Immigration and Nationality Act. It offers protection

A green card is the key to building a secure future in the United States, but the application process is not always straightforward. Many applicants file for adjustment of status, then feel “stuck” in the U.S. for months or years while they wait. When work and travel are both on the line, one document becomes

Parole in Place (PIP) is a special immigration relief for military families that allows certain undocumented relatives of U.S. service members and veterans to remain in the country legally. It is a discretionary policy under INA § 212(d)(5)(A) that **“paroles” the person in place, meaning they are treated as if legally admitted without having to

If USCIS issues an unfavorable decision on your petition or application, you often have options to challenge it. The main routes are an appeal or a motion. Both use Form I-290B (Notice of Appeal or Motion). An appeal takes your case to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) for a fresh review, while a motion asks

Every year, the U.S. removes (deports) tens of thousands of people, 276,000+ removals in 2019 alone, declining to about 81,500 in 2022. A deportation typically comes with a reentry ban, for example, 5, 10, or 20 years, that prevents you from returning to the United States. If you want to return to the U.S. after