by IdaKeir | Jan 23, 2016 | Ida Keir Law, Immigration Reform, News Archive, Unlawful Presence/DACA
The Supreme Court will soon decide whether millions of parents and children can apply for temporary relief from deportation, and for work permits, under Obama’s DAPA and DACA plans. The Court will hear arguments in the case of United States v. Texas in the...
by IdaKeir | Jun 11, 2015 | Immigration Reform, News Archive, Unlawful Presence/DACA
DAPA and Expanded DACA – Under DAPA, undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and green card holders could apply for relief from deportation for 3 years, as well as work permits. These new programs (which do not grant green cards or lead to citizenship) continue to be on...
by IdaKeir | May 2, 2015 | Citizenship, Employment & Nurses, Family Visas, Humanitarian Reinstatement, Ida Keir Law, Immigration from Philippines, Student Visas, Unlawful Presence/DACA, Visa Bulletin
Good immigration attorneys can make cases move faster because we know the law involved and the information the government needs. If you know there’s a visa available to you and you haven’t heard anything for a long time, maybe something’s gone...
by IdaKeir | Nov 17, 2014 | Employment & Nurses, Family Visas, Humanitarian Reinstatement, Ida Keir Law, Immigration from Philippines, Unlawful Presence/DACA
It usually takes 6-8 months to process I-130 green card papers for family visas at the National Visa Center (NVC), according to the NVC’s Director Kimberly Kelly, when she spoke to immigration lawyers in October. It can be even slower than that if the applicants...
by IdaKeir | Oct 21, 2014 | Family Visas, Humanitarian Reinstatement, Ida Keir Law, Immigration from Philippines, Unlawful Presence/DACA
After working at the State Department’s National Visa Center (NVC) for two years, I know people are often confused by the Affidavit of Support form and requirements. The NVC prepares cases to send to foreign embassies for the interview, and it often takes some...
by IdaKeir | Oct 15, 2014 | Citizenship, Family Visas, Ida Keir Law, Unlawful Presence/DACA
Are you or a family member in the military or a veteran? If yes, look carefully at all the special immigration and citizenship benefits for the military. An undocumented family member may be able to get a green card, you could apply for fast-track citizenship, and...