Category Archives: Adjustment of Status

Adjustment of Status to LPR Constitutes Admission for Purposes of Continuous Residence Requirement of INA § 212(h) Matter of KOLJENOVIC

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Mike Baker

An alien who entered the U.S. without inspection and later obtained lawful permanent resident (LPR) status through adjustment of status has “previously been admitted to the U.S. as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence” and must therefore satisfy the … Continue reading →

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Gonzalez-Balderas v. Holder (7th Circuit March 5, 2010)

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Mike Baker

On Petition to Review an Order of the BIA, the Seventh Circuit affirmed a denial of a Mexican National’s request to reapply for admission retroactive to the date of her second reentry. The petitioner initially entered the U.S. illegally by … Continue reading →

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Illegal immigrant marrying US citizen. Can I apply for residency?

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Mike Baker

Question: I am an undocumented immigrant was brought to the US when i was about 6yrs old, have lived here ever since, i am going to marry a US citizen. We are trying to figure out what we need to … Continue reading →

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USCIS Civil Surgeons Locator, Adjustment of status, Permanent Resident, Green Card, Civil Surgeons Illinois, Medical Exam Form I-693

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Mike Baker

All applicants for adjustment of status are required to have a medical examination. The medical examination must be conducted by a civil surgeon who has been designated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). The designated civil surgeon is … Continue reading →

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Was the Marriage Entered into for Immigration Purposes? Is the marraige “Bona fide” for immigration purposes?

Posted on September 4, 2007 by Mike Baker

In order to be granted permanent residency, your spouse’s relationship with you must be established and your spouse must be admissible to the United States under the immigration law. Also, the marriage must be bona fide, not merely a sham … Continue reading →

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