Immigration Lawyer Blog

CAN SMOKING MARIJUANA RESULT IN DEPORTATION? This is a question that comes up often. The consumption of marijuana has become a controversial topic in the United States in recent years, particularly due to the ongoing process of legalization in several states. However, the situation becomes more complex when it comes to the rights and restrictions…

TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS EXTENDED TO ETHIOPIANS IN THE UNITED STATES This month the United States Department of Homeland Security announced that it has designated the nation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”). A country can be designated for TPS if the conditions in that country include armed conflict, environmental disaster or extraordinary conditions that…

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE “B” VISA A visa is a stamp in a person’s passport that allows him or her to travel to the United States for a specific purpose. The only way to enter the United State legally is either as an immigrant or a non-immigrant with a visa. There are…

There are very few lawyers in the United States with Patrick Lindemann’s unique experience and accomplishments that practice immigration law. If you’re facing immigration issues and you need the best, you’ll want Patrick in your corner. An exceptional lawyer with deep experience and knowledge in the field of immigration law, Patrick is the first choice…

What you need to know about immigration court? If you’re not an American citizen, or even if you are, you may have found yourself facing the immigration court system at some point in your life, perhaps because you entered the country without documentation or overstayed your visa. There are many misconceptions surrounding the immigration court…

DACA HITS 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPARKING RENEWED CALLS FOR PASSAGE OF THE “DREAM ACT” The law known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, commonly referred to as “DACA,” was passed 10-years ago this month (June 15, 2012) during President Barack Obama’s Administration. DACA protects individuals who arrived in the United States as children and affords them…

What’s The Difference Between A Green Card And A Visa? This a question that gets asked often and is based upon a certain amount of confusion. The starting point for alleviating the confusion and understanding the key differences between a green card and a visa is understanding that the entire American immigration system is based…

CAN YOU SUE USCIS IF YOUR IMMIGRATION PETITION IS TAKING TOO LONG? The short answer is “yes.” Can You Sue USCIS If Your Immigration Petition is Taking TOO LONG One of the most frustrating aspects of dealing with the immigration system can be long delays. The uncertainty of not knowing what the future holds is…

The P Visa Admits Athletes, Artists And Entertainers The Immigration Act of 1990 added the “P” class of visa to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The “P Visa” is a non-immigrant, limited duration visa that allows persons with high-profile international careers in sports and the arts or entertainment to compete or perform in the…

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) is set forth at Title 8 of the United States Code. Section 237 of that law contains the provisions governing the deportation of noncitizens. Committing certain crimes are grounds for automatic deportation and committing any crime may be found to be grounds for removal depending upon the particular circumstances.…