by Todd Becraft | Jun 7, 2022 | IMMIGRATION LAW
In my free time I like to ride a bike – the kind without a motor. In the last few years I’ve been fortunate to participate in activities and events organized and sponsored by an organization called All Clubs LA. All Clubs LA, as the name implies, is a group that works...
by Todd Becraft | May 16, 2022 | IMMIGRATION LAW
Immigration and Nationality Act Section 245(i) is a part of immigration law allows certain undocumented immigrants to become lawful permanent residents. Even if they have violated their status, overstayed, or entered the U.S. unlawfully, they may be eligible to...
by Todd Becraft | May 3, 2022 | IMMIGRATION LAW
Last week I had an increasingly rare “faith in the system” affirming experience in immigration court. I had a hearing for a Vietnamese woman who was taken advantage of by a Vietnamese American man about 15 years ago. He met her in Vietnam; they were married and...
by Todd Becraft | Apr 15, 2022 | IMMIGRATION LAW
The Biden administration directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attorneys to consider dismissing deportation cases that are not “priorities.” So far this has not been completely clarified as to what constitutes a “priority.” Historically it’s folks who are...
by Todd Becraft | Apr 7, 2022 | IMMIGRATION LAW
The primary concern with most green card applications based on marriage to a US citizen is the possibility of fraud. Obtaining a green card through marriage to a US citizen is sort of the platinum card of immigration. It’s the easiest way to get a green card and as a...
by Todd Becraft | Mar 29, 2022 | IMMIGRATION LAW
Border patrol is really a police department that has the power to act as judge, jury and executioner. They can issue issue removal orders called “expedited removal orders” at the border even if you’re pretty clear that you are legally presenting yourself for...