A naturalization oath ceremony is a highly emotional event. It marks for many, a point in life where the road to U.S. citizenship has finally come to a close. A common misconception is that once a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) naturalizes, that this individual is longer subject to any risk of losing their …
It is Thursday, March 26, 2020, and tomorrow will mark two weeks that the office of Michael G. Murray, P.A. has operated remotely, serving our immigration clients from the safety of our homes. COVID-19 has affected immigrants in countless ways that remain to be fully realized. I am writing because I have recently replied to …
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The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has immigration provisions to protect non-resident victims of domestic violence. Though other provisions of VAWA expired in 2018, the immigration provisions do not require congressional reauthorization, and therefore remain in effect. This means that non-citizens and non-residents are still entitled to legal protection in the immigration process. If you …
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Update on VAWA Reauthorization for Abused Spouses Domestic violence is a serious problem for any family, but it is especially devastating for immigrant families. An abuser who holds legal immigration status (either as a citizen or permanent resident) can use this to control a spouse, child, or other family member who does not. The abuser …
Facing removal proceedings can be a frightening prospect for non-citizens, as you may be ordered to leave your life in the United States for many years. If you are in a serious romantic relationship with a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may fear that you will have to leave them if you are …
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Of interest to us as Miami immigration lawyers and Austin immigration lawyers is the proposed Public Charge Rule by USCIS. This proposed Public Charge Rule may affect your eligibility to adjust status as an immigrant. Below are some frequently asked questions: What is the proposed public charge rule? For purposes of determining inadmissibility, “public charge” …
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As Miami immigration lawyers and Austin immigration lawyers, we sometimes get questions about the 90 day rule within the immigration context. Below are some frequently asked questions. What is the 90 day rule?The 90-day rule subjects a nonimmigrant to a presumption of having made a willful material misrepresentation at the time of admission or application …
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As a Miami immigration lawyer and an Austin immigration lawyer, I sometimes get questions from immigrants in Miami or immigrants in Austin about military parole in place. Below is a basic FAQ about how this program may benefit you, or your loved one. What is parole in place? Parole in place is a status that …
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As a Miami immigration lawyer and an Austin immigration lawyer, I noted with interest, back in early 2016, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo making victims of abusive spouses in certain nonimmigrant (temporary) visa categories eligible to apply for employment authorization documents (EADs or work permits). The legal basis for USCIS’s …
As a Miami immigration lawyer and an Austin immigration lawyer, I read with interest that President Trump will appear with a pair of conservative Republican senators at the White House on Wednesday to unveil legislation aimed at slashing legal immigration levels over a decade, a goal Trump endorsed on the campaign trail. Below are some …
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