LINCOLN-GOLDFINCH LAW – ABOGADOS DE INMIGRACIÓN BLOGS
Read the latest News, Immigration Law Updates & what life in general awaits for you as a United States immigrant.
Does Prima Facie Give You Legal Status?
TL;DR: A prima facie determination in a VAWA case means USCIS reviewed your initial evidence and found it credible enough to move forward. It can help you access certain public benefits depending on your [...]
What To Do In The First 24 Hours After ICE Arrest
TL;DR: The first 24 hours after an ICE arrest are critical. Family members should gather the detainee's full legal name, date of birth, country of birth, and A-number as quickly as possible. The detained [...]
ICE Hold, Detainer, Or Deportation Order?
TL;DR: An ICE hold (detainer) is a request from Immigration and Customs Enforcement asking a jail to keep someone up to 48 hours past their release date. A deportation order, formally called a removal [...]
Bars After Deportation: When Can You Return?
TL;DR: After deportation, U.S. immigration law imposes a reentry bar of 5, 10, or 20 years depending on how the removal happened. Some people face a permanent bar. The length depends on the type [...]
Can You Apply For Asylum Again After A Denial?
TL;DR: A previous asylum denial does not always close every door. Depending on how and where the case was decided, you may be able to renew your claim in immigration court, file a motion [...]
What Evidence Helps A Mandamus Case?
TL;DR: A writ of mandamus asks a federal court to order USCIS, the State Department, or another agency to act on a stalled immigration case. Winning depends on showing the delay is unreasonable and [...]
Can You Work After Asylum Is Denied In Austin, Texas?
TL;DR: Sometimes yes, sometimes no, and the answer depends on who denied the case and where it goes next. A USCIS referral to immigration court is not the same as a final loss, and a denial [...]
When Is A USCIS Delay Bad Enough For A Mandamus Lawsuit?
TL;DR: A long USCIS delay does not automatically make a mandamus case strong. The real issue is whether the delay has become unreasonable after you compare your case to current processing benchmarks, your form [...]
USCIS Says I-130 Approved, What Happens After That?
TL;DR: An approved I-130 is not a Green Card. It confirms that USCIS recognizes the qualifying family relationship, but the next step depends on where the beneficiary is, whether a Visa is available, and [...]
Adjustment Of Status Vs. Consular Processing For Marriage
TL;DR: Adjustment of status or consular processing for marriage depends on more than the wedding itself. If you are already in the U.S., some spouses can file inside the country through Adjustment of Status, [...]
