U.S.A Immigration Law

2007-03-28T10:47:00.001-07:00

A different proposal?

By, Edward Juarez
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Column: Week March 27, 2007
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Without a doubt the bipartisan bill presented by Congressman Luis Gutierrez, Democrat of Illinois and Jeff Flake, Republican of Arizona before the House of Representatives, this well thought out. It answers the questions of republican congressmen and senators in assuring them that an amnesty will not be granted. It would criminalize the undocumented worker, his employers and any person who commits fraud in a job offer case or application to obtain legal residence. It would grant local Police Departments to arrest immigrants in violation of the law, similar to the bill HR 4437.

It would establish a program of temporary workers, and would offer residence, without guarantee, for the immigrants who entered the United States before 1ro of June of the 2006. This residence would be conditional to the economic situation of the country in following the six years. The immigrants, who stay employed during this period, would qualify to obtain their permanent residence. But legal status that would possibly allow you to obtain citizenship would probably come after 15 years, or during the decade of the 2020.

Afterwards, hundreds of thousands of relatives of citizens and residents obtain it for waiting many years with pending applications. Although this proposal would accelerate the granting of residence to those who have been waiting for many years, it would impossible that it becomes stable in next the six years, causing only more delays for new applicants. The most benefited will be the ones who started job offer cases and their immediate relatives, because approximately a million annual residences in this category are granted.
As you can note, those who have begun their residence by a job offer, will be first in obtaining their residency. If you have not started your case, do not wait any longer.

2007-02-26T14:11:00.000-08:00

Humanitarian Reason

By, Edward Juarez
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Column: Week February 19 -25, 2007
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Will I lose my residence if my petitioner dies?

Luckily the Congress of the United States has anticipated this problem and has including in the Immigration Act a clause to protect “certain” immigrants, permanent relatives of citizens or permanent residents.

The Family Sponsor Immigration Act of March 13, 2002 allows to self-petition to all the immigrants whose petitioners have died after the approval of the original request. With the exception of the widows of citizens; the immigration agent, has the discretion power to approve or to deny a case, after considering the bases presented to justify a “humanitarian reason”. In addition, the request must be presented before turning two years of the death of the petitioner, and it will require itself that a near relative (resident or citizen), replaces the petitioner; becomes your guarantor before the American government to justify that you will not become public charge.
This clause loses validity if the beneficiary is spouse of a citizen or resident and marries again before presenting the self-petition and obtaining the residence, since the state of widowhood finishes.
The relatives who can continue the request are: spouse, parents, parents-in-law, brothers, children of 18 years or older, brothers-in-law, even grandparents, grandsons, and also the legal guardian of the immigrant beneficiary.

In order to obtain the residence with a self-petition, you must consider my 5 fundamental points that they will determine the final result. Consider your intention, demonstrate good faith and admissibility; prepare you case with much care remembering the discretion power that the immigration official has when considering your case.

2007-02-21T16:50:00.000-08:00

When the Relationship is Over

By, Edward Juarez
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Column: Week February 13, 2007
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The separation and the death of loved ones are the most devastating events of our existence! For an immigrant in process to obtain his permanent residence, the legal end of his relationship with the petitioner becomes one of the most tragic periods of delay of his life and a time of great uncertainty.

Thousands are caught without protection. It happens before the period required to obtain the legal benefits or before the approval of the proceeding, and many, although they could benefit cannot demonstrate that they will not become a public charge, and therefore they are eventually removed of the country, without any defense.

Generally, the immigrant desperate for his legalization and without proper advice from a professional consultant's office, clings to the first option that finds; his citizen or resident relative, or his own employer. Risking everything for his legalization he forgets that the petitioner, although is a person with desire to help him, lacks the necessary means to guarantee economic solidity or simply; that he is old and he could pass away during the process.

Like in everything; a professional analysis, a good strategy of diversification and a meticulous preparation of the case, can be of transcendental importance.
When the United States government considers the admission of an immigrant, it reviews dozens of contingencies that could characterize the immigrant as inadmissible. Also, you must reflect on your future admissibility. I mean that you must consider several points; not only the relation that you maintain with the petitioner; but also the age, physical conditions and economic position of the petitioner, before beginning the process of residence. This way you will be prepared for any outcome.

2007-02-13T16:49:00.000-08:00

Love and its Conflicts

By, Edward Juarez
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Column: February 13, 2007
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Thousand of fiancés or spouses of citizens remain separated, for not observing the most basic details when love is in conflict with immigration law, when applying for residency, or visa “K”.

In order to even avoid unnecessary delays and the rejection of your case, seriously consider the application of my 5 points:

1) The Intention: to enter the country must be to reunite with your loved one or get married within 90 days.

2) Good faith: Demonstrate that they have met in person, the relation that has existed for the last two years and that they are prepared to marry.

3) Admissibility: Prove that he or she will not be public charge to government; that he or she enjoys good health; that he or she does not have criminal records and that he or she reunites all the conditions for admissibility to the country.

4) Preparation: prepare an album that contains a compendium that relates the history of your relationship, from how and where you met, up to the last events that motivated you to form a family. Include photos of those memorable private moments; with friends and relatives, and place an inscription to each photo to identify who is who. Enclose copies of emails, letters, card of invitation to the wedding, the preliminary list of guests, and everything what demonstrates that your intentions are legitimate.

5) Power of discretion: Remember that the immigration official or agent has the power of discretion and will consider everything what has been enclosed very carefully. Inclusively, in most of the cases, he will require an interview to confirm your intentions, good faith and admissibility, before granting the residence or the “K” visa, before you can celebrate your love in the USA.

2007-02-08T18:59:00.000-08:00

Contagious Diseases and Your Residency (Part2) part 1

By, Edward Juarez
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Column: February 05, 2007
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Can an immigrant with a contagious disease obtain a residency?
A person is considered unacceptable to enter and stay in the United States if they have the HIV virus, tuberculosis, use drugs or lack any necessary vaccines. Therefore they will not be permitted to enter, or can be deported or removed form the country.

The U.S government position might seem inhuman viewed from a general context. This is why it is very important to quickly analyze the reason for the position and the solution to protect a sick immigrant. The official documents of immigration of 1996, makes all immigrants who can become a load to the public inadmissible. Immigrants with HIV or any other contagious disease is a person that can become a public burden because of its inability on covering the big expenses associated with their diseases treatment.

A bearer immigrant of any contagious illness should revoke their inadmissibility before obtaining the residence or a temporary visa so that they can be permitted to enter the USA. To obtain this, you should do the following three steps: 1) prove that you have an immediate relationship with a resident or citizen, like a spouse, parent or single child. 2) Professionally prepare an application to be exonerated and permitted to enter the USA. 3) Enclose the following documents: A letter from your doctor stating that you are under treatment and that your condition does not gives a threat of a public epidemic and that you are receiving counseling to prevent spreading your illness; prove that the immigrant has medical coverage; and prove that you wont be a public burden.

Remember that there is always much more to analyze before formulating a legal strategy

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2007-01-23T20:28:00.000-08:00

Changes: Benefits or Repercussions

By, Edward Juarez
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Column: January 23, 2007
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A simple change of direction can become a nightmare, causing serious legal and unnecessary complications when the laws are in effect.

Many Immigrants report their address changes to the post office so that their future mails can be transferred to their new address, not being aware that the post office does not send Immigration mail with address changes.

Immigration requires address changes within 10 days. If Immigration sends you a correspondence and it is returned due to not changing your address directly with Immigration, you can be accused of not reporting the changes; you can be fined a maximum of $1,000; you can be sent to jail for thirty days up to six months; this can even cause your deportation.

Now Immigrants can change their address via Internet. I recommend that the address change is sent urgently to the Immigration Services, via internet at www.uscis.gov/AR-11 or through regular mail sending the AR-11 FORM: U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services, Changes of address.

P.O Box 7134, London, KY 40742-7134. You can also send it through express shipping which guarantees you that it will only be received by: U.S. Citizenship and immigration Services, Changes of address, 1084-I South Laurel Road, London, KY 40744. To confirm the changes, it is recommended to call 1-800-375-5283.

If you have a pending process, enter the cases’ receipt number, names and biographical data of the family members, and the date and place of the last time you entered the country. If you have a pending deportation process or a criminal record, you can be arrested and removed immediately form the country. In these cases it is very important to be advised by a professional immigration expert after your process investigation began with the USCIS and the FBI.

2007-01-14T12:31:00.000-08:00

Jobs Offers:A New Oportunity

By, Edward Juarez
January 09, 2007
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Since April of 2001, thousands of immigrants who started their residence cases via job offer to benefit under section 245i from the Immigration Act, continue to wait desperately. What is happening with my case that is not advancing, or is it that I am being deceived?

You are not being deceived. The closing of section 245i in 2001, led to millions of job offer cases to start at the same time and the Department of Labor, known as “DOL”, took inconsistent measures to consider each offer with the integrity that it deserved. This led to many immigrants to lose their faith, in absence of a logical, easy to understand reason by a population desperate to obtain its legalization.
At the end of 2006, the DOL announced that it will accept temporarily, to expedite the processing of these offers if they change to the procedure known as “RIR' (Reduction in Recruitment). You will ask yourself, how come my case was not changed previously? The inconsistency to process these offers by officials of the DOL, plus the fear of losing the priority date, that maintains the case under the benefit of the section 245i, caused your case to move slowly.

Now, the DOL, has established a procedure that will protect and benefit the immigrants who change their cases, expediting their final determination or approval.
In order to qualify, the case must have not received a denial; nor a document requesting that arguments be clarified, known as “Notice of Findings”; the occupation must not appear in the “B list” and must require more than two years of experience. Do not waste any more time, change your case now.

Remember that there is always much more to analyze before formulating a legal strategy.trategy.

2007-01-14T12:29:00.000-08:00

Immigration 2007
By, Edward Juarez
January 02, 2007
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Hoy es un día decisivo. Aunque es indudable que el Presidente y el Congreso de la nación resolverán la situación legal de más de 12 millones de inmigrantes indocumentados el próximo año, nadie puede garantizar qué clase de legitimación se otorgará y quiénes se beneficiarán.

Por eso es importante que todo ciudadano vote hoy por un candidato que favorezca la legalización.

La promulgación reciente del Acta de la Muralla de Seguridad sentó un precedente de un acta comprensiva de inmigración. Los republicanos tienen una nueva ley que muestra a quienes representan que están logrando frenar la inmigración ilegal y el contrabando, y seguirán presionando para aprobar la propuesta que criminaliza a los inmigrantes indocumentados y a toda persona que les asista. El futuro de estos congresistas se conocerá hoy, con la composición de la mayoría del nuevo Senado y Cámara de Representantes que dictará el contenido de la nueva acta de inmigración del siglo 21.

Conversando personalmente con varios senadores y congresistas, y con el portavoz del Presidente, me confirman que la mayoría se mueve en dirección de una ley que otorgue una estadía legal temporal a los inmigrantes indocumentados, debido a que infringieron las leyes. No sería una amnistía, ya que quien se beneficie de la nueva ley, deberá probar buena fe en su intención de regularizar su situación de acuerdo a las leyes del país. La propuesta requeriría que antes de otorgar un beneficio, todo indocumentado reingrese en los Estados Unidos con una visa legal. Eventualmente, calificarán para su residencia permanente en unos 14 o 16 años. Debemos prestar atención sobre quienes conformaran el nuevo Congreso. Ante lo que se espera, le recomiendo que trámite su residencia bajo las leyes actuales.

2007-01-14T12:27:00.000-08:00

The Future of the New Year
By, Edward Juarez
December 19, 2006
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In the first six months of the next year, a new Act of Immigration will be debated. The elections of November marked the course for significant change. The democratic majority in the American Congress is taking steps so that the new president is also of the same party. Will this political movement guarantee an amnesty? No! But is does a program that will legalize a great percentage of the millions of undocumented people, granting them a work permit, and possibly their residence.

But this week, think in yourself; welcome the New Year with positive thoughts. Remember that your presence is essential, because this country needs you. You are the heart, the soul, the representative of the abilities that have been done, and made the country that we are today. You are one of millions of immigrants who continue to provide the best students to our schools and universities, exceptional art to our museums, music to our concert halls, literature to our libraries, exceptional abilities to our technology, professionals and craftsmen that comprise our labor force. You are very valuable to this, now our, country. It’s because of this, that I invite you to be proud of yourself. Make yourself stronger! Congregate yourself in a church and other recognized institutions of your community.

Since I have been sharing the lives of thousands of immigrants since 1973, I know the anxiety that you feel; I understand your pain; your suffering; your feeling of persecution, and your need to enjoy the freedom that has been created by God. During 2007, I commit myself to continue analyzing the immigration subject, so that you can be legalized with knowledge and with no need to commit fraud that could change all that shining future that you have prepared. A hug, and Happy New Year!

2007-01-14T12:25:00.000-08:00

Can I Obtain The Residence?

By, Edward Juarez
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Column: December 11, 2006
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The other day, when entering the International Immigrants Foundation Building a person saluted me and said “I must make you a ‘very easy’ question and do not understand why I would have to wait to see one of your professionals.” Surprised, I asked him, which is the question? He responded to me: “I only want to know if I will be able to obtain my residence, I am married with a U.S. citizen, I have two children born here, and came by the border after a deportation”. Sadly nobody, can respond this question so easily. Those who have a deportation order; a voluntary or involuntary departure of the country after having resided here as an undocumented person; an illegal re-entry, not mattering if you have been arrested or not by immigration; and a pending residence application, gather the “basic circumstances for re-removal” and has a possible solution only if you follow my advice.

1st) Obtain the legal representation of a group of professionals with “plenty” of experience in immigration. 2nd) Make sure to have a team of well prepared lawyers ready to litigate your case before the corresponding courts; and 3rd) the immigrant must exert much patience, and be economically solvent ready to pay several thousand of dollars, understanding that your only hope has no guarantee whatsoever.

The sooner your legal strategy is formulated, the more benefits it will have. Each case is individual and depends on many variants, for example: reason for the deportation or departure from the country; date and place of illegal re-entry; address; date that your residence case started, as well as the date that you asked for permission to re-apply for admission as a legal resident, known as I-212. Remember that there is always much more to analyze before formulating a legal strategy.

2007-01-14T12:22:00.000-08:00

Deportation: Removal & Reentry By, Edward Juarez Immigrant's Voice (TV program) Column: Dicember 05, 2006 Give your opinion on our Immigration Forum Edward's Blog
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Due to the anxiety of reuniting with their loved ones or simply to live in the United States, the country that has become a symbol for freedom; thousands of undocumented immigrants gather together the “Basic Conditions of Re-removal”. 1 - A deportation order; 2 - added to a voluntary or involuntary departure of the country; 3 - plus an illegal re-entry; 4 – with or without any previous arrests by immigration; 5 - plus a pending and approvable adjustment application. This situation can be turned to an interminable and expensive nightmare for that immigrant and his family.

If an immigration official, finds that you have reentered the country after being removed or that you left voluntarily after a removal order; he will reestablish the previous order as of the original date, unless an immediate action is taken within 30 days.

The immigrant completely ignores the repercussion of the execution of the immigration laws that were promulgated in 1996, and took effect as of April 1, 1997. He does not understand that although their spouse is citizen, or has adult children born here, or has a job offer case approved, it is not sufficient to change the law, unless there has been a technical fault in the implementation of the previous deportation. This fault has to be proven so that, what is known as a “Suspension of Removal Proceedings” can be obtained.

These procedures are difficult, take a long time, are expensive, they do not have guarantee anything and they require the legal advise and exclusive attention of an immigration lawyer that specializes in this area, which might be your last hope. Remember that there’s always much more to analyze before formulating a legal strategy

Don’t allow your family members or friends to become another annual statistic of victims crossing the border. For this reason, start your immigration process as soon as possible. I also recommend that you to contact your senators and congressmen and rally in favor of a comprehensive immigration reform that will benefit honest and working immigrants that contribute to the economic development of the United States.

2007-01-14T11:57:00.000-08:00

Repercussion for Entering Illegally

By, Edward JuarezImmigrant's Voice (TV program)
Column: January 01, 2007
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Por eso es importante que todo ciudadano vote hoy por un candidato que favorezca la legalización.

2006-11-28T10:14:00.000-08:00

Lottery Deadline: December 3rd, 2006
By, Edward Juarez
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Column: October 28, 2006
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If you are selected by the lottery and also you meet the qualifications, this will help you to obtain your permanent residence.

Deportation: Fearing a deportation for participating is a myth! Although nobody can guarantee to you that it will not happen; keep in mind that Immigration has not deported undocumented people who have cases pending for their legalization. Millions started their case before 30 April of 2001 under the section 245i or, and the majority remains undocumented, without a work permits and have not been deported.

Case pending: Although you may have a residency case pending, participate; because if selected you might be able to obtain it sooner. If you began your case before April 30 of 2001, you are protected by the benefits of section 245i of the Immigration Act and therefore, you will be able to obtain your residence without leaving the country.

If a case never started: It does not matter! Consider that as beneficiary of this visa lottery, you would join millions of immigrants who are awaiting legalization for having started their cases after April of 2001. Most of Congress supports undocumented people who have cases pending, over those that will initiate a case under a new Immigration Law.
Your application for the lottery must be received, only via internet, before noon of December 3rd, 2006.

If you win, it’s important that you evaluate your personal situation with a professional who is an expert in immigration, to consider the laws that will take place starting October 1st, 2007. Therefore, I recommend you to participate regardless of what your migratory status is, unless you have received a deportation order. Remember that there’s always much more to analyze before formulating a legal strategy.

2006-11-21T13:06:00.000-08:00

Days Of The Indispensables

Day Of The Indispensables
By, Edward Juarez
Immigrant's Voice (TV program)
Column: October 21, 2006
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It’s amazing, that after applauding the elections that would supposedly change the perception of the immigrants in the American Congress, more than 12 million human beings, the biggest “illegal” population in the world, continues to pray for its legalization, without greater recognition. At this time we begin to celebrate Christmas and Thanksgiving Day, forgetting that the pilgrims that chose to come to these land were also immigrants.

Pay attention to what is said and written about this day; from asking a child of the meaning of this celebration to what is displayed in the annual parade, as well as in the commentaries; and you will notice that all venerate with pride the pilgrims of the 17th century. But who were those pilgrims? The pioneers, conquerors, precursors, founders, adventurers, explorers. And whom do these words describe? Who are these strange, different, unusual, rare, exotic, individuals considered from absurd to extraordinary by the way that expressed their customs?

The North American people cannot continue to forget those who forged their history. That spirit of extraordinary courage to leave everything back; their loved ones, their families, their properties, their environment, towards a new life. We cannot continue to leave behind these men, women and children who are in a state of civil violation (not criminal), and they become inadmissible, unacceptable and fugitives of the law.

In this traditional dinner of this Thanksgiving Day, after thanking God, let’s not forget to pray for our undocumented brothers, so that they may leave that state of persecution, humiliation and captivity, and as people, enjoy the freedom that they deserved, obtaining their legalization.

2006-11-16T13:55:00.000-08:00

IMMIGRATION NEWS

Will There Be An Amnesty?

By, Edward Juarez
Immigrant's Voice
(TV program)
Column: November 07, 2006

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Today it is a decisive day. Although it is doubtless that the President and the Congress of the nation will solve the legal situation of more than 12 million undocumented immigrants the next year, nobody can guarantee what group of people will be granted the chance to apply and who will benefit. For that reason it is important that all citizens vote today for a candidate who favors legalization.

The recent passing of the act calling for construction of a security fence started a precedent of a comprehensive act of immigration. The republicans have a new law, that shows those whom they represent, that they are managing to restrain illegal immigration and contraband, and will continue pressing to approve the proposal that criminalizes undocumented immigrants and to all persons that help them. The future of these congressmen will be known today, with the composition of a new Senate and House of Representatives majorities that will dictate the content of the new act of immigration of the 21st century.

Talking in person with several senators and congressmen, as well as the spokesman of the President, they confirm me that the majority moves in the direction of a law that grants one temporary legal residence to undocumented immigrants, because they infringed the laws. It would not be an amnesty, since those that benefit from the new law, will have to prove good faith in their intention to fix their situation according to the laws of the country. The proposal would require that before granting a benefit, all undocumented persons re-enter the United States with a legal visa. Eventually, they will qualify for permanent residence in about 14 or 16 years. We must pay attention on those who will make up the new Congress. Seeing what is coming, I recommend that you start your case under the present laws.
We are waiting for you!

2006-11-16T12:44:00.000-08:00

IMMIGRATION NEWS

Will There Be An Amnesty?

By, Edward Juarez
Immigrant's Voice
(TV program)
Column: November 07, 2006

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oday it is a decisive day. Although it is doubtless that the President and the Congress of the nation will solve the legal situation of more than 12 million undocumented immigrants the next year, nobody can guarantee what group of people will be granted the chance to apply and who will benefit. For that reason it is important that all citizens vote today for a candidate who favors legalization.

The recent passing of the act calling for construction of a security fence started a precedent of a comprehensive act of immigration. The republicans have a new law, that shows those whom they represent, that they are managing to restrain illegal immigration and contraband, and will continue pressing to approve the proposal that criminalizes undocumented immigrants and to all persons that help them. The future of these congressmen will be known today, with the composition of a new Senate and House of Representatives majorities that will dictate the content of the new act of immigration of the 21st century.

Talking in person with several senators and congressmen, as well as the spokesman of the President, they confirm me that the majority moves in the direction of a law that grants one temporary legal residence to undocumented immigrants, because they infringed the laws. It would not be an amnesty, since those that benefit from the new law, will have to prove good faith in their intention to fix their situation according to the laws of the country. The proposal would require that before granting a benefit, all undocumented persons re-enter the United States with a legal visa. Eventually, they will qualify for permanent residence in about 14 or 16 years. We must pay attention on those who will make up the new Congress. Seeing what is coming, I recommend that you start your case under the present laws.
We are waiting for you!

2006-11-15T23:29:00.000-08:00

FUNDACION INTERNACIONAL DEL INMIGRANTE

Repercusion de Entrar Ilegal Por Edward Juarez. La Voz del Inmigrante (Programa de TV) Columna: 14 de Noviembre de 2006. Opina en el foro de Inmigración \| Opina en el Blog de Edward Juarez
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Recientemente, en uno de los programas radiales de 93.1 Amor -Temprano en la Mañana con Reyis', donde participo los jueves a las 7a.m.; un inmigrante me llamó quejándose que su abogado le está demorando mucho tiempo y que le requería varios miles de dólares para continuar con su caso. Había sido deportado, regresó ilegalmente, se casó con una ciudadana y ahora tiene 2 hijos nacidos aquí.

La complejidad de responder brevemente estos interrogantes, me motivó a comenzar una serie para analizar las complicaciones, generalmente 'irreversibles', que trae el desobedecer la orden de juez, después de una deportación. La mayoría de inmigrantes en esta situación, desconoce los cambios e implementación de las leyes de inmigración y la importancia que tiene el seguir estrictamente la recomendación legal de un profesional con extensa experiencia en inmigración.

Inmigrantes cruzan la frontera sin considerar las implicaciones del Acta de Inmigración de 1996 que califica a quienes regresan ilegalmente después de una deportación, como personas inaceptables para permanecer y obtener residencia en los Estados Unidos.
La implementación de esta ley se hace notar últimamente ya que extranjeros que regresaron ilegalmente se casaron con una ciudadana, y hasta tienen hijos ciudadanos mayores de 21 años, pero no pueden lograr su legalidad y permiso de trabajo.

Su deportación, juntamente con la entrada ilegal, lo descalifica de obtener residencia permanente, sin importar la relación que tenga con un ciudadano. A no ser que se obtenga el 'Restablecimiento de la Remoción', un procedimiento legal muy complicado y difícil de lograr. Este trámite puede demorar muchos años, frustrando a la familia por temor a un arresto y remoción sin compasión en cualquier momento. Continuaré analizando este tema en mis próximas columnas.

¡Los esperamos!

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2006-11-13T13:46:00.000-08:00

By, Edward Juarez
Immigrant's Voice (TV program)
Column: November 07, 2006

The recent passing of the act calling for construction of a security fence started a precedent of a comprehensive act of immigration. The republicans have a new law, that shows those whom they represent, that they are managing to restrain illegal immigration and contraband, and will continue pressing to approve the proposal that criminalizes undocumented immigrants and to all persons that help them. The future of these congressmen will be known today, with the composition of a new Senate and House of Representatives majorities that will dictate the content of the new act of immigration of the 21st century.

Talking in person with several senators and congressmen, as well as the spokesman of the President, they confirm me that the majority moves in the direction of a law that grants one temporary legal residence to undocumented immigrants, because they infringed the laws. It would not be an amnesty, since those that benefit from the new law, will have to prove good faith in their intention to fix their situation according to the laws of the country. The proposal would require that before granting a benefit, all undocumented persons re-enter the United States with a legal visa. Eventually, they will qualify for permanent residence in about 14 or 16 years. We must pay attention on those who will make up the new Congress. Seeing what is coming, I recommend that you start your case under the present laws.

2006-08-17T12:32:00.001-07:00

Article Courtesy By, Edward Juarez
President of the International Immigrants Foundation
www.ImmigrantsFoundation.com

Beginning July 21, 2006, a new regulation that clarifies the use of the Guarantees of Support came into effect entitled “The Affidavit of Support”. This new regulation highlights the importance of this document when applying to be a guarantor or declaring permanent residency. It also clarifies those who are exempt from having to sign the guarantee to prove to the government that the new immigrant will not be a public charge. All of the citizens or residents who apply for their friends or family members should sign a guarantee. Right now there are many applicants who do not have sufficient economic means to prove that they receive annual income, continuously more than 125% above the poverty level, or that they have personal properties that can serve as a guarantee for an immigrant. These applicants can now, among many options, claim the annual income and/or the properties of their friends and family who share the same residence. Sometimes there are situations where one spouse does not want to be a part of the guarantee; in these cases, the applicant can grant it independently and with the assistance of another friend or family member of the undocumented person during the process of his or her legalization. Additionally, if the undocumented immigrant lives in the same residence as the guarantor, and has secured a permanent salary after having obtained permission to work, he will be able to use this income to support the guarantee of the applicant. This benefit doesn’t count for people who enter the country, without having begun to work.

Immigrants who are exempt fro the Guarantee of Support are: 1- Undocumented workers who have paid taxes during the last 40 trimesters. 2- Children of citizens who enter the country before their 18th birthday, who qualify to obtain their citizenship immediately. 3- Immigrants who enter as beneficiaries of the Visa Lottery. 4- Immigrants considered special due to their exceptional skills. 5- Immigrants who obtain their residency by way of a job offer. 6- Immigrants who apply for themselves as battered or abused spouses or children as well as the widows of citizens. 7- Refugees and asylum-seekers; and 8- Immigrants who will obtain their residency by their continual residency since 1972; and a few others.

In the cases where the legal resident or citizen who applies perishes after the petition for residency has been approved, the new immigrant can continue his or her residency, obtaining the principle guarantee from any other member of the family.

Remember that there are always many concerns to analyze before formulating a legal strategy. If you have comments or concerns you can post them here in our Blog.

2006-06-28T11:47:00.000-07:00

I am a french citizen came in USA with a J1 visa for a training program.I came here to get more opportunities to find a job..I didn't found one in Europe.The only way for me to find a job in USA is to get married or to find a company for a sponsorship?Or maybe, a other way?

2006-06-28T11:46:00.000-07:00

Hola.Recientemente Estoy Intentando Continuar Con Mis Estudios Superiores.

Encontre Informacion Online Acerca Del "Head Start" Pero No Logro Concluir Con El Paradero De Informacion Principal Para Poder Lograr Entender Como Funciona, Si Califico O No Y O Si La Ley O Programa Esta Vigente Todavia.Si Existe Alguna Via Por La Cual Pueda Acceder A Financiamiento Para Mis Estudios Ruego Me Lo Comenten. Estoy Muy Ancioso Por Estudiar Mi Carrera Y Me Siento Atascado En El Tiempo.Desde Ya Mis Mas Sinceros Agradecimientos.Atentametne.
Ramon Tellez

2006-06-28T11:40:00.000-07:00

The Senate approved legislation that would trigger the biggest changes to U.S. immigration policy in decades, by strengthening border security, establishing a guest-worker program, and providing the means for millions of illegal immigrants to stay in the country and possibly become citizens.

But even as the Senate approved the bill 62 to 36, the measure's backers acknowledged that it faces formidable opposition in the House, whose political dynamics differ markedly from the Senate's. Numerous House members insist that Congress do nothing about legalizing immigrants until illegal border crossings are dramatically reduced.

"This is the most far-reaching immigration reform in our history," Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) said.

The Senate bill would provide 200,000 new temporary guest-worker visas a year, while creating a separate guest-worker program for immigrant farm laborers. Its key compromise would divide the nation's estimated 11 million to 12 million illegal immigrants into three groups.
Those here five years or longer would be allowed to stay and apply for citizenship, provided they pay back taxes, learn English and have no serious criminal records. Those here two to five years would eventually have to return to another country and apply for a green card, which could allow their immediate return. The roughly 2 million immigrants who have been in the United States illegally for less than two years would be ordered home and be subject to deportation. Illegal immigrants convicted of a felony or three misdemeanors would be deported no matter how long they have been in the United States.

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