Author Archives: Mike Baker

How Does a U.S. Citizen File for a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Mike Baker

I am an Immediate Relative of a U.S. Citizen. How Do I File for a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver? How Does a U.S. Citizen File for a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver? The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has … Continue reading →

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Six Things You Need to Know about Stateside Processing of I-601A Waivers

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Mike Baker

Author: Laura Lichter on 01/04/2013 Starting March 4, 2013, certain relatives of American citizens who are in the country illegally and need a waiver of unlawful presence before being eligible for a green card can get a decision on their case before leaving the … Continue reading →

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Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Mike Baker

A Rule by the Homeland Security Department on 01/03/2013 Secretary Napolitano Announces Final Rule to Support Family Unity During Waiver Process Released: Jan. 2, 2013 Contact: DHS Press Office, (202) 282-8010 WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced … Continue reading →

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Non-Immigrant Visa Waivers

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Mike Baker

What is a 212(d)(3) Non-immigrant Visa Waiver? Some foreign nationals may be deemed inadmissible under INA 212(a), which covers bases including unlawful presence, criminal violations, and immigration fraud or misrepresentation. If a foreign national is considered inadmissible, then he or … Continue reading →

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Is Immigration Good for America?

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Mike Baker

An Interdisciplinary Journal of Public Policy Analysis Volume 32 Number 1, Winter 2012 The Winter 2012 issue of the Cato Journal is devoted to answering a single question: “Is Immigration Good for America?” In 13 articles, 16 scholars answer with … Continue reading →

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