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Safe Public Benefits and Ones to Avoid Each program will have its own eligibility qualifications that must be met in order to participate in the program or receive benefits. Eligibility may also differ from state to state. It is important to check your eligibility with each agency. Public Benefits for New Immigrants Applying for Permanent Residence USCIS […]
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While being stopped or questioned by police as an immigTips For Being Questioned By The Police As An Immigrantrant can be scary and intimidating, knowing a few helpful tips can make the process easier and more calming. IF YOU ARE STOPPED FOR QUESTIONING Stay calm. Don’t run. Don’t argue, resist or obstruct the police, even if you […]
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Staying out of trouble as a U.S. immigrant can be easy as long as you are informed of processes and procedures. Keep your status secure and your visa and green card applications moving along smoothly by following these immigration tips. 1. Plan for delays. If you are in the United States and your work permit or […]
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1. Try the local food. No matter where you are, food is an essential component of a nation’s cultural identity. I’ve often heard people jokingly question what “American” food is. If you’re wondering, it’s not all cheeseburgers and fries – far from it. Because of America’s size and diversity, American cuisine differs greatly by region. Go out of […]
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Meeting people in a new place can be intimidating but it is also one of the exhilarating experiences. You may have come to the US as a student or on work visa (the points covered below are generally useful for other visa classes like visitor/tourists too). We will cover these 2 categories and show you how and […]
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Provisions of an I-601A waiver The provisional unlawful presence waiver process allows immediate relatives of U.S. citizens (spouses, children, or parents) who are currently residing in the United States to apply for a provisional waiver while in the United States, provided they meet all eligibility requirements outlined in the regulations and warrant a favorable exercise of […]
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Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is filing a discharge petition to bring HR 15, the bipartisan comprehensive immigration bill that has been hanging around the House of Representatives since October to the floor. A discharge petition is a procedural move that requires the signature of 218 House members; if successful it forces the House leadership to […]
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1. Internal News – Welcome our new Phoenix immigration layers, members who joined our fast paced USCIS Department: (1) Mayra Ontiveros: “Hello my name is Mayra Ontiveros. I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I am about to graduate in May with my Bachelors in Human Services. Since I was a child I have always […]
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Internal News– Maria Jones Law Firm, a top US Immigration law firm has recently added a few new friendly faces to her team. Welcome our new team members who joined our fast paste USCIS Department: Gina Garcia: “My Name is Gina Garcia; I was born in Michoacán Mexico. I was raised in Phoenix Arizona. I am […]
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Maria Jones Law Firm always keeps up to date with any US immigration News changes and regulations. In order to provide excellent quality of work, MJLF provides weekly training’s to the staff. On Friday, April 25, 2014, we had U-Visa training with Legal Assistants and Attorneys. The training was conducted by our Managing attorney, Stephanie Corcoran. A […]
