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Immigrate a Spouse from Overseas: I-130 Marriage Petition

[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"] Immigrate a Spouse from Overseas: I-130 Marriage Petition You happily married your spouse who is not a United States citizen and, in fact, has not even entered the country yet. You are an immigrant yourself having come to this country and are now a permanent resident. What do you need to do to bring your spouse home to you? The smart thing to do is contact a reputable immigration attorney to guide you in this Marriage Petition process. The immigration laws are created so that certain family members of lawful permanent residents and US citizens can...

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Deportation Order: Things to do after receiving a Deportation Order

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[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"] Deportation from the United States. What to do after you receive a deportation order? You have worked in the United States illegally for many years and have raised a family here. You have been a good citizen and a good neighbor. You attend church and struggle to get by. All of a sudden, your boss comes to you and states he has received a letter from Social Security saying that the information you have submitted does not match their records. Your employer has no choice but to terminate you regardless of how good...

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Detained by Immigration in San Diego? Here’s what you should do.

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[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"] Detained Immigrant’s Rights. What to do when you are detained by Immigration in San Diego? With tensions running high in the United States right now, it is not unlikely that you as an immigrant could possibly be detained by immigration in San Diego. The important thing to remember is that in this country you have certain rights available to you under the immigration laws of the United States. A lot of how you are treated and what rights are available to you may depend on where you are detained. For instance, if you...

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U Visa for Victims of Crime

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[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"] The U visa: help for non-citizen victims of crime A U visa or U non-immigrant status is sometimes issued to people who are not United States citizens or permanent residents, but who have been fatalities of certain crimes committed on US territory. The Cruz law is here to assist in acquiring a U Visa for victims of crime. This means in effect that a person who is a proven victim may be able to change their immigration status by applying for a U visa. Lawful status Holders of a U visa have four years of lawful...

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The Dream Act: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

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[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"] The Dream Act: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals The current Deferred Action for babyhood entrance (DACA) program applies to illegal immigrants who entered the US (United States) previous to their 16th birthday and before 15 June 2007, and allows them to receive a three-year exemption from having to leave the country, along with the possibility of being granted a work permit. President Obama launched this policy in June 2012, and the new executive action announced by the president late in November expands upon the existing program. Continue Reading about The Dream Act: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="12px"][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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The Way to a U Visa – Am I Eligible for a U Visa?

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[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"] Being the victim of a crime is devastating and nothing should stand in your way to help law enforcement to bring the person responsible to justice. For this reason, Congress enacted legislation to help immigrants who were the victims of certain qualifying crimes. A U visa allows immigrant victims of crimes to legally live and work in the U.S. for up to four years. Furthermore, after living in the U.S. on a U visa for three years, it is possible to apply for a green card. Maybe you are asking now, Am...

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The Dream Act – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Juvenile Records

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[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 to as “The Dream Act,” and those who qualify or apply are referred to as “Dreamers.” Deferred Action status allows an individual to apply for a work permit (employment authorization) for a two-year period. Deferred Action does not provide lawful status. Individuals who meet the following requirements can apply...

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Clearing a San Diego County Arrest Warrant or Bench Warrant

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[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="left-colm" el_class="cil-secn"][vc_column_text el_id="cstm-text_block"] Clearing a San Diego County Arrest Warrant or Bench Warrant You’ve been issued an arrest warrant or bench warrant, what should you do next? At The Cruz Law Office, we can assist you in clearing your arrest warrant before you are arrested and put in jail. The worst thing you can do is ignore the arrest warrant and risk losing your freedom. If there is an arrest warrant against you, any law enforcement contact will result in your immediate detention. The longer you wait to clear your arrest warrant, the greater the risk...

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What to Expect at Immigration Court

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San Diego Immigration Court, How Can I Apply for a U Visa?

[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="left-colm" el_class="cil-secn"][vc_column_text el_id="cstm-text_block"] What is immigration court in San Diego like? San Diego Immigration Court is a specialized tribunal that adjudicates removal or deportation cases. These proceedings are civil in nature and can either take place within a major city where immigration judges hear cases for non-detained immigrants or within an immigration detention center. There are three parties present in immigration court: the immigration judge, the attorney for the Department of Homeland Security, and the immigrant. The immigration judge represented the Executive Office of Immigration Review which is under the Department of Justice. The attorney for the...

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The Way to a U Visa – How Can I Apply for a U Visa?

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[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="left-colm" el_class="cil-secn"][vc_column_text el_id="cstm-text_block"]Being the victim of a crime is devastating and nothing should stand in your way to help law enforcement to bring the person responsible to justice. For this reason, Congress enacted legislation to help immigrants who were the victims of certain qualifying crimes. A U visa allows immigrant victims of crimes to legally live and work in the U.S. for up to four years. Furthermore, after living in the U.S. on a U visa for three years, it is possible to apply for a green card. The following information will help you to...

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