The Dream Act – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Juvenile Records
[vc_row triangle_shape=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row triangle_shape=”no” el_id=”custom_row” el_class=”cil-row”][vc_column el_id=”blog-col” el_class=”cil-secn”][vc_column_text el_id=”cstm-text_block”] What is the Dream Act? On June 15, 2012, President Barack Obama signed a memo calling for deferred action for undocumented individuals who came to the United States as children, who meet several guidelines, and have pursued education or military service. The law is commonly referred […]
Clearing a San Diego County Arrest Warrant or Bench Warrant
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What to Expect at Immigration Court
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The Way to a U Visa – How Can I Apply for a U Visa?
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Can a U.S. Citizen Child Legalize Undocumented Parents in the U.S.?
[vc_row triangle_shape=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row triangle_shape=”no” el_id=”custom_row” el_class=”cil-row”][vc_column el_id=”blog-col” el_class=”cil-secn”][vc_column_text el_id=”cstm-text_block”]As an immigration attorney in San Diego, CA, I received a number of inquiries from US citizen children who would like to know how to legalize their undocumented parents. The simple answer is it depends. Immigration attorney Narciso Delgado-Cruz explains the circumstances in which a U.S. citizen […]
How a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request can help your Immigration Case
[vc_row triangle_shape=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row triangle_shape=”no” el_id=”custom_row” el_class=”cil-row”][vc_column width=”2/3″ el_id=”left-colm” el_class=”cil-secn”][vc_column_text el_id=”cstm-text_block”] This article explains what a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request is, how it can help your immigration case, and why it is important for you to choose an immigration lawyer that is well informed on FOIA requests. To successfully represent our clients and create […]
Seeking Asylum in the United States: Detention at San Ysidro Port of Entry
As an immigration attorney in San Diego, California, I received many calls and inquiries related to family, friends and loved ones who are in detention at San Ysidro Port of Entry. Many of them are seeking refuge in the United States to escape persecution from their governments, extortion from gangs and other criminal organizations, domestic […]
Did you know that you can gain citizenship with employer’s help?
Employers in San Diego are leading the way in helping legal permanent residents gain citizenship. Through the nationwide initiative “New American Workforce”, many employers in San Diego offer their employees financial and/or legal assistance to help them attain citizenship status. This article will inform you of how you can gain citizenship with employer’s help and […]
How to obtain a Green Card through Marriage to a U.S. Citizen – Adjustment of Status
As an immigration attorney in San Diego, California, I often help clients in obtaining a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen. My clients are married couples with one U.S. citizen and one foreign-born spouse who live together in the U.S. In some cases, the foreign-born spouse holds a visa, for example, an H1B […]