Things You Need to Know About Refugees Moving to America

Immigration and refugee status in the United States have become hot topics in recent months. While the United States has traditionally been considered a sanctuary for the “homeless” and “huddled masses yearning to be free”, as inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, the tone of this invitation seems to be changing. Political rhetoric and campaign…

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5 Ways a Dallas Immigration Attorney Can Help My Family

Individuals who are already citizens can help family members obtain the necessary visas to become permanent residents of the United States. Relatives or family members can be defined as a spouse or fiancé, child, brother or sister, or parent. The three-step process to obtain residency status for a relative can take considerable time and requires…

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DACA and Immigration Update | Dallas Immigration Attorney | Davis & Associates

DACA and Immigration Ban Update

During the administration of President Obama, an immigration plan was created to allow immigrants without documentation who entered the United States as minors to receive a renewable two-year extension that would defer deportation. The policy was named the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA. DACA was implemented unilaterally by President Obama in 2012. Before…

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Ajuste de estado

Ajuste de estado Ajuste de estado es una solicitud de un ciudadano que no es estadounidense, actualmente dentro de los Estados Unidos, para convertirse en un residente permanente legal. La aprobación de una solicitud a los Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) se requiere para lograr un Ajuste de Estatus para…

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Immigration Adjustment Status | Dallas Immigration Lawyer | Davis & Associates

What is An Adjustment of Status?

Adjustment of Status Adjustment of Status is a request by a non-US Citizen, currently within the United States, to become a lawful permanent resident. Approval of an application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is required to attain an Adjustment of Status to legally remain in the country under a different, more permanent…

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Relationships that can sponsor immigration | Dallas Immigration Attorney | Davis & Associates

Relationships That Can Sponsor Lawful Permanent Residence

The freedoms we enjoy, the economic opportunities and the relatively peaceful and stable social situation in the United States continues to make it a prime destination for people throughout the world seek to settle here. Another draw is family ties to the United States Only certain family relationships qualify for sponsoring family members to immigrate…

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Garry Daivs | Immigration Attorney | Davis & Associates | Immigration Law

What is the New I-601A?

Introduction and History of the I-601A There are situations in which a person with a US citizen or permanent resident relative can be sponsored for permanent residence but cannot obtain that permanent resident status here in the US. If a person who has been sponsored for permanent residence by a family member has lived in…

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