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The Mexican Repatriation
This article was originally published in the Sep/Oct 2021 issue of San Diego Lawyer Magazine.
Categories : Immigration
What are the Different Types of U.S. Immigration Visas?
Are you a citizen of a foreign country who is interested in obtaining an immigration visa for the United States? Before you do so, it can be helpful to understand the different types of U.S. immigration visas available.
For starters, there are temporary and permanent visas. Which one you need depends on the reasons why you wish to enter the United States.
Let’s take a look at each type of visa, so you have an idea of what you may need.
Temporary Visitor Visas
If you plan to visit the U.S. for travel, as a temporary worker, or as a student, then you may need to apply for a =&0=&. This visa grants you entry into the U.S. for a specific purpose, on a temporary basis.
You can apply for the nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay at a U.S. embassy or consulate. Based on immigration law, the consular officer will determine if you are eligible to receive a visa and under which category.
Immigrant Visas
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Do you need an immigration lawyer if you are seeking asylum?
Seeking asylum can seem like a dangerous prospect, especially if you are coming to a country with a society and culture that are very different from your own.
Fortunately, there are immigration lawyers who can help asylum seekers in the United States, and some who are right here in San Diego County.
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Before we can talk about legal help that is available, we need to understand what the term “asylum” means.
In simple terms, asylum is a form of protection for individuals fleeing from their native countries due to political, social, religious, or ethnic persecution.
It also means hope for many people who want to escape a dangerous situation in their own countries. For some of these individuals, seeking asylum is the only way to protect themselves and their families from harm.
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Categories : Immigration
Immigration News: California U Visa Bill is the Law
California recently passed the U Visa Bill, and now immigrants who are victims of a crime can get the help they need from law enforcement.
Prior to the signing of the new immigration law, non-U.S. citizens who were crime victims could apply for U Visa as long as they met certain requirements, including:
- Suffered mental or physical abuse as a result of the crime
- Helped law enforcement in the detection, investigation or prosecution of the crime
- Received certification from law enforcement attesting to immigrant’s assistance
However, even though many immigrants provided help, they did not receive the certification needed to apply for the visa. This is what the new immigration bill seeks to resolve.
The new U Visa Bill requires that eligible law enforcement agencies help endorse certification attesting for immigrants who request it. The immigration law also places limits on how much time an agency has to respond to a request, so that crime victims can apply for the visa in a reasonable amount of time.
If you have questions about the U Visa Bill or are having trouble getting the certification you need from law enforcement, please speak with an
immigration attorney
Categories : Immigration
Immigrants: Do Your Research on Immigration Lawyers
Why Blindly Hiring an Immigration Attorney is No Longer Enough
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recent complications with a San Diego immigration attorney