I live in a sanctuary city. What does that mean?
Sanctuary cities mean that local authorities will not work with the federal authorities and ICE This still doesn’t mean that you are necessarily safe, especially if you commit a crime
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I’m married to a U.S. citizen but I have a final order of deportation. Can I get a green card?
Being married to a U.S. citizen when a final order of deportation is ordered doesn’t mean that they can automatically become legalized Each case is very specific and should be assessed by an experienced immigration attorney
Read MoreWhat are Final Orders of Removal?
If an immigration judge orders removal, the individual must leave within the time frame that the judge says they should If the individual doesn’t leave within that time, the agreement to leave will turn into a final order of deportation
Read MoreWhat’s important to know about arrest records and applying for citizenship?
Individuals with a criminal record who wish to apply for citizenship should retain an attorney Some criminal records bar an individual from obtaining citizenship, including aggravated felonies
Read MoreWhat’s important to know about the 3 and 10 year bar?
Individuals who voluntarily leave the United States after illegally being in the country for 180 days may be barred for coming back for three years Those who are unlawfully here for a year or more may be subject to a 10 year bar
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