By Carlos Batara
The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.
The first step in the green card process, completing the initial petition for an immigrant relative, seems simple.
After all, the petition – called an I-130 petition -looks simple.
Nonetheless, devastating problems can result if actions related to the form is not handled in a conscientious manner.
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Episode 143: Upgrading I-130 Petitions For Immigrant Spouses: Tips And Pitfalls
Episode 37: Is Your Marriage Bona Fide?
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The Impact Of Avoidable Actions: Small Mistakes, Huge Consequences
Just Say No To Notarios
In our previous episode, we discussed motions to reopen.
More specifically, we talked about challenging a negative USCIS decision based on a factual-based opposition.
Today, we’ll explore a challenge based on a legal issue.
This is called a motion to reconsider.
A motion to reconsider asks that the decision be reexamined based on the improper disregard or misinterpretation of applicable law.
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Episode 37: Is Your Marriage Bona Fide?
Episode 86: Perilous Road To Green Cards Through Second Marriages
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What Happens If Your Marriage Green Card Is Denied By USCIS?
USCIS Motions to Reopen vs Motion to Reconsider: How To Win A Green Card After Denial Sec
Many couples begin the permanent residence process by taking it too lightly.
They get married. They file an application for permanent residence. They go to an interview.
They think that’s it.
In short, they believe that because getting a green card through a marriage is perhaps the easiest way to get a green card – coupled with the fact their marriage is legitimate - victory is guaranteed.
Wrong.
Sometimes the negative decision is based on a government miscue.
Can the decision be challenged?
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Episode 162: What's In The USCIS Green Card Checklist?
Episode 154: Two USCIS Warnings: NOIDS vs RFEs
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What Happens If Your Marriage Green Card Is Denied By USCIS?
USCIS Motions to Reopen vs Motion to Reconsider: How To Win A Green Card After Denial
Are you a permanent resident, but your status is conditional?
If this is your situation, then you’re required to file a petition to remove the conditions.
This is a petition which you and your U.S. citizen spouse are supposed to file jointly.
But what happens if the two of you have to decided to go your own ways?
Does this mean you’re going to lose your green card status?
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Episode 132: Green Card Tips For Couples Before Marriage
Episode 37: Is Your Marriage Bona Fide?
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Immigrant Spouses And K-1 Fiancées: The Danger Of Abandonment And Separation
10 Facts You Should Know About I-751 Petitions To Remove Conditions
Do you have a hearing coming up in Immigration Court?
Are you worried about how to answer questions you’re asked?
Want insights on how to put your best foot forward?
Here are seven tips on how to give your best testimony at Immigration Court.
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Episode 181: What Is The Notice To Appear?
Episode 60: What Is A Merits Hearing?
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The Six Roles Of Your Deportation Lawyer
Immigration Court: Deportation Defense
It’s no secret. The U.S. immigration system needs repair.
But how you ask?
Well, actually, a few simple ideas could greatly improve the process for family-sponsored green card applicants.
Here are five small changes that would (a) reduce how many immigrants are waiting for interviews and (b) how long they need to wait before the big day occurs.
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Episode 188: Guiding Principles For Immigration Reform
Episode 68: Why A Border Wall Is Not The Answer
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Renewing The Battle For The Reuniting Families Act
Trapped In The Politics Of The 1960s: Immigrant Relative Visas
Today, I’d like to discuss priority dates, one of the most significant concepts in green card cases.
It’s one of those terms many immigrants have heard, but do not really understand what it means or how It works.
Yet, when an immigrant reaches his or her priority date, it marks a major milestone for them, bringing their dreams and hopes one big step closer to becoming reality.
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Episode 143: Upgrading I-130 Petitions For Immigrant Spouses: Tips And Pitfalls
Episode 111: What Does Conversion Of Immigrant Petitions Mean?
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How To Understand Visa Preference Categories: Green Cards From Abroad
Down The Green Card Rabbit Hole: A Journey To The Back Of The Line
United States citizenship.
It’s the final frontier of U.S. immigration law.
And for immigrants who naturalize, the last step of the immigration process takes place when he or she takes the Oath of Allegiance at their naturalization ceremony.
The name, alone, tells the main purposes of such a recital at the moment one becomes a U.S. citizen.
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Episode 192: Citizenship vs Permanent Residence: The Differences
Episode 65: The Truth About Dual Citizenship
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The Oath Of Citizenship
Women Stripped Of U.S. Citizenship Because Of Marriages To Immigrants
It’s a terrible law.
Imagine you’re a virtual assistant – who works from home – from a country outside the United States.
You visit a cousin in the United States. You enter on a tourist visa.
While, you’re here, you turn on your laptop, and you do some work for a client who lives in England, Canada, or Singapore.
Once you turned on your computer to help one of your clients, you’re deemed to be in violation of your visa.
And this could lead to a finding of being inadmissible, several years later, even as the spouse of a U.S. citizen.
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Episode 102: Immigrants Do Not Come To America To Steal Jobs
Episode 73: Why Entries And Exis Can Make Or Break Your Case
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Four Insights About The Economic Contributions Of Immigrants In The United States
Can A Tourist Visa Overstay Win Permanent Residency?
Why do so many U.S. citizens fear the impact of immigration reform?
Is their opposition based on facts or misconceptions?
Since changes to immigration law in 1997, advocates for immigrants have been forced to play defense.
The arguments against reform, however, have remained the same.
Related Podcasts:
Episode 188: Guiding Principles For Immigration Reform
Episode 4: Fighting Hate With Hate Is Not The Answer
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The Insidious Mythology Of Immigration Ghettos
Four Insights About The Economic Contributions Of Immigrants In The United States
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