Posts tagged voluntary departure

Stop the Deportation of Walter Lara

By Prerna on June 26, 2009
Stop the Deportation of Walter Lara

“…doesn’t matter what they tell you. YOU belong here.” Advice DO NOT SIGN A VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE. EVER. Walter Lara, age 23, came to the United States from Argentina 20 years ago. Unless Congress or the Department of Homeland Security intervenes in his case, he will be required... [+]

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26Jun

Supreme Court relaxes Immigration...

By Prerna on June 18, 2008
Supreme Court relaxes Immigration Laws – Chipping Away at “Illegal is Illegal” de jure

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 last week that anyone who is under “voluntary departure” can still petition to remain in the U.S. if their circumstances change i.e. marriage. You can read the details below. Basically, under older USCIS provisions, once you are in the country illegally,... [+]

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18Jun