Avoiding Immigration Trouble

I was taught as a child that if you save someone's life you create a world somewhere else. Maybe, just maybe, there might be another world out there today.

Immigration judges can (1) feel that you are a good person, (2) declare that you have been 100% honest, and (3) acknowledge that your life will be disrupted if you are deported - and yet, decide that you do not meet the requirements to remain in the United States.



The major reason why so many immigrants like to enter their names in this lottery is because it is free, as opposed to hiring an immigration lawyer, which may be necessary later during their residency in the U.S. The operative word here is free, and if anyone charges a person for entering the lottery, it is a scam. Period.

All kids need limits and a child coming from an institutional setting to a new country certainly requires a strong framework in which they can function. Don't buy them everything they want or let them do anything they want. Treat them with respect and set reasonable limits that will allow them to develop confidence and be a part of the family. With older kids, set limits as to how long they can be out and where they can go. Get to know their friends. Remember, you are the parent.

If you are unrepresented, the court will let you know that you have the right to legal representation that results in no cost to the government. If you want to get an cheap defense lawyers near me, ask the court for a continuance. I have yet to see an IJ deny a respondent (alien) a continuance to obtain an attorney at the respondent's first appearance in immigration court. The court will also likely let you know about the list of free immigration attorneys in the area, available through the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR).

If you are already residing in the US and you file US income taxes, keep copies of every year that you file taxes. A copy can be obtained from IRS directly in case you did not already keep copies.

Finally, the State Department must do something about the processing times in their consulates. Especially the consulate in Ciudad Juarez, as it is the system puts an artificial cap on immigration. There are people who have been waiting for their appointments for over ten years!

People who are spending more than a month in the United States should notify the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, within 10 days prior to changing your address. Each non-citizen transferring from one address to another should send separate notifications. The "Form AR-11" is available on the USCIS website. Fill out this form and mail it to the USCIS. You can also change your address on the website itself.

If you are not familiar with buying property in Spain, it's a good idea to hire an abogado (lawyer) to help you navigate the deal. Again, as obvious as this sounds, be sure the lawyer speaks English (unless you are fluent in Spanish). While it's not absolutely necessary to have a lawyer, it can help you to avoid possible pitfalls of buying property in a foreign country. You want to make sure you understand all the taxes you may be liable for. Also, you want to be sure that any property you purchase is completely legal and cannot be seized from you at a later date. A lawyer can help you prevent this sort of nightmare from happening.

Under the heading of Homeland Security are three agencies that work hand in hand to enforce the now more stringent laws. There is the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; the U. S. Customs and Border Enforcement; and the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. They are the driving force behind Homeland Security.