By Kerry Bretz | Published January 25, 2019 | Posted in Asylum, Political Asylum | Tagged Tags: asylum, family-based immigation, Lawful Permanent Resident, lgbt, LGBTQ, political asylum, work authorization | Comments Off on LGBTQ Asylum Considerations
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LGBTQ Asylum Considerations
Individuals being persecuted because of their sexual orientation and identified gender is not a new phenomenon. Oftentimes, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) are the victims of discrimination, trauma, and persecution. Many LGBTQ refugees who fear that they will be harmed based on their gender identity or sexual Read More
Read MoreSpecial Immigrant Juvenile Visas
According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Special Immigrant Juvenile status is granted to certain undocumented children who have been subject to juvenile court proceedings related to abuse, neglect, or abandonment by a parent. By achieving this status, a child may become eligible to seek lawful permanent residence in the United States. Read More
Read MoreNon-Citizen and U.S. Citizen Divorce Considerations
Every year, thousands of American citizens and non-citizens wed. For many non-citizens, it is an opportunity to not only marry their significant other but also to obtain legal permanent residence (citizenship) in the United States. The process to obtain legal permanent residence takes years and often requires the filing of many documents and forms. During Read More
Read MoreFraud and Willful Misrepresentation Bar LPR Status
As discussed in a previous blog, an otherwise eligible immigrant’s application to become a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) can be denied by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for several reasons. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act § 212, there are multiple grounds for inadmissibility, including fraud and willful misrepresentation. Even after an individual acquires LPR Read More
Read MoreHealth Issues Impede Green Card Applicants
A green card is a permit that allows a non-citizen to permanently live and work in the United States, thus becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR). An otherwise eligible immigrant’s application can be denied by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for several reasons. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act § 212, there are multiple Read More
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