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I am married to a United States Citizen, but I have a deportation order, can I still apply to adjust my status?
I Have a Deportation Order, Can I Still Apply to Adjust My Status? Often I am asked by potential clients in this very same situation whether or not they have any chance to adjust status and become a Legal Permanent Resident. You guys know the deal. You or your family member enters the United States…
What Happens if You Overstay Your Visa and Get Married?
What happens if you overstay your visa and get married? You may be wondering, “I overstayed a visa and married a U.S. citizen. Can I successfully apply for a green card?” The short answer is yes, BUT not always. For example: You came to the United States on a tourist visa from Peru. Let’s assume…
Can I Apply For a U Visa?
Many of my potential clients will call and ask whether or not they qualify for a U-Visa. They have been a victim of a crime in the past and called the police. They made a report and described the assailant against them. They are willing to testify. Is this enough? What Is a U-Visa? As…
Asylum in the USA
Seeking asylum in the United States can be an intimidating process. However, with good legal representation, like with the lawyers at Rozas, it can become easier. Still, before you even apply for asylum, you should be informed of what the process entails. Being properly prepared may give you or your loved one a greater chance…
What is The Cuban Adjustment Act, and Am I Eligible?
The Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966 allows Cubans and their dependents to become lawful permanent residents (get a green card) through an adjustment of status. It was designed to permit residence to thousands of Cuban refugees who could not return to Cuba for political reasons, but were not able to pursue residency in the U.S….
Immigration Attorney in Baton Rouge Discusses State Marriage Law Case Affecting Louisiana Immigrant
A federal judge earlier this week in Louisiana declared that a state law requiring people to produce birth certificates in order to marry was unconstitutional, and this could have a large impact in the immigration community.[1] The judge found that the 2015 law, which was passed in an effort to curb sham marriages for immigration…
Baton Rouge Immigration Attorney Discusses Executive Orders And Immigration
President Donald Trump has made headlines these past two weeks for his executive order for a travel ban that was invalidated by the Ninth Circuit and for his new plan to speed up removal proceedings, make the asylum standard tougher, and increase the amount of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.[1] President Trump’s two orders…
