The United States is home to some of the world’s most revered institutions of higher education, and students come here from all over the world. The vast majority of them are here on F-1 student visas. What happens, however, when the F-1 visa is set to expire? It’s...
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How do I pursue asylum?
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Feb 2, 2023 | Asylum
Asylum is the type of status used for those who need protection. They may need this due to their political opinion, nationality, religion, race or even just inclusion in a specific social group that is being persecuted. For these reasons, the individual believes they...
What is asylum?
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Dec 7, 2022 | Asylum
Typically, if someone is looking to immigrate to the United States, they would seek out one of several options to earn a visa. For example, they may receive a work visa or marry a U.S. citizen giving them the right to a visa. After an immigrant earns their visa, they...
What is deportation and how does it happen?
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Nov 18, 2022 | Deportation Defense
Many immigrants cross United States borders to start a new life, build a family, seek employment and find an education. It’s not uncommon to hear that thousands of immigrants and nonimmigrants are deported from the U.S. a year. Deportation is the act of removing a...
Arriving in the United States as an Asylum Seeker: What to know
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Oct 6, 2022 | Immigration Process
It can take months of planning and saving to successfully arrange for travel to the United States. You felt like you had no choice but to leave your country of origin because you have experienced or believe you would soon experience persecution because of your...
3 times an arrest can lead to an immigrant’s removal
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Aug 22, 2022 | Immigration Process
When you have a visa that allows you to live in the country, your time here is conditional. You have to continue to meet the standards established by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). Those standards involve your ability to support...
Key facts about asylum for children
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Aug 3, 2022 | Asylum
Seeking asylum is the process of asking to be allowed to stay in the United States for the sake of safety. Those who are seeking asylum typically are facing some type of persecution back at home. This could be due to their race, their ethnic group, their religion or...
The days before and after deportation: What to expect
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Jun 2, 2022 | Deportation Defense
If someone is going to be deported from the United States, there is a process that is followed. First, a judge issues a removal order. Then, they will receive the “Bag and Baggage” letter, which tells you where to go (and when) to leave the country. Prior to...
How can you qualify for a green card?
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | May 13, 2022 | Immigration Process
It is the case that not everyone who wants to come to the United States qualifies for a green card. In many cases, they don’t have a link to an employer or a family member within the country, so they are unable to apply. That being said, more people can apply for a...
Can you get deported for a DUI?
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Apr 6, 2022 | Deportation Defense
You know that criminal activity can sometimes lead to deportation. When you get pulled over for a DUI, you are worried about the fines you'll have to pay and losing your license, but your immigration status is more concerning to you. Is this going to be enough to...
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