by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.Asylum in the United States: Requirements, Evidence, and Common Mistakes to Avoid
Many individuals come to the United States seeking protection from persecution in their home countries. U.S. immigration law allows certain individuals to apply for asylum, which may provide protection from deportation and eventually lead to lawful permanent residence. However, the asylum application process is complex, and many cases are denied because applicants do not understand the legal...by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.Asilo en Estados Unidos: Requisitos, Pruebas y Errores Comunes a Evitar
Muchas personas llegan a Estados Unidos en busca de protección frente a la persecución en sus países de origen. La ley de inmigración estadounidense permite que ciertas personas soliciten asilo, lo que puede proporcionar protección frente a la deportación y, eventualmente, conducir a la residencia permanente legal. Sin embargo, el proceso de solicitud de asilo es complejo y muchos casos son...
by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.Tu TPS Terminó o Está Por Terminar. ¿Y Ahora Qué? Tus Opciones Explicadas
Si tienes el Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS), el final (o posible finalización) de una designación TPS puede resultar abrumador. Mucha gente se hace la misma pregunta: “¿Qué me pasa cuando termine TPS?” La respuesta depende de tu historial migratorio individual, no solo de tu estatus TPS. El TPS no te otorga automáticamente el estatus permanente, pero para muchas...by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.Your TPS Ended, or Is About to End. Now What? Your Options Explained
If you have Temporary Protected Status (TPS), the end (or possible end) of a TPS designation can feel overwhelming. Many people ask the same question: “What happens to me when TPS ends?” The answer depends on your individual immigration history, not just your TPS status. TPS does not automatically give you permanent status, but for many people, it has opened doors to other legal...
by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.Entrevista para la Green Card Matrimonial: 12 Errores que las Parejas Deben Evitar
Para muchas parejas, la entrevista para la tarjeta de residencia matrimonial es uno de los pasos más importantes en el proceso de inmigración. Durante esta entrevista, un funcionario de USCIS evalúa si el matrimonio es genuino y no se ha contraído únicamente con fines migratorios. Aunque muchas parejas completan con éxito este paso, los errores durante el proceso de entrevista pueden provocar...by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.Marriage Green Card Interview: 12 Mistakes Couples Must Avoid
For many couples, the marriage green card interview is one of the most important steps in the immigration process. During this interview, a USCIS officer evaluates whether the marriage is genuine and not entered into solely for immigration purposes. Although many couples successfully complete this step, mistakes during the interview process can lead to delays, additional questioning, or even...
by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.Why Are Asylum Applications Getting Harder to Get Approved? Understanding the Rising Bar
For many people fleeing violence, persecution, and danger, asylum in the United States represents safety and hope. However, in recent years, asylum applications have become much harder to get approved, even for individuals with very real fears of returning to their home countries. Many applicants are surprised to learn that having a dangerous situation back home is no longer enough on its own....by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.¿Por Qué Cada Vez Es Más Difícil Que Se Aprueben las Solicitudes de Asilo? Comprendiendo el Aumento de Requisitos
Para muchas personas que huyen de la violencia, la persecución y el peligro, el asilo en Estados Unidos representa seguridad y esperanza. Sin embargo, en los últimos años, las solicitudes de asilo se han vuelto mucho más difíciles de aprobar, incluso para personas con temores muy reales de regresar a sus países de origen. Muchos solicitantes se sorprenden al descubrir que tener una situación...
by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.Why a CBP Officer May Decide You Abandoned Your Green Card: Protecting Your LPR Status
Lawful Permanent Residents (green-card holders) are allowed to travel outside the United States. However, re-entry is not automatic, and at the border, a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer may question whether you intended to abandon your permanent resident status. Many green-card holders are shocked to learn that abandonment is not based on a single factor, such as trip length alone....by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.