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Citizenship can be denied for reasons such as failing the naturalization test, having a criminal history, poor moral character, immigration violations, residency gaps, or misrepresentation. Financial issues, including unpaid taxes, can also disqualify applicants. The Florida family immigration lawyers at Bassey Immigration Law Center, P.C. help non-U.S. citizens become United States citizens. Our dedicated team […]
The naturalization test is challenging because it is designed to ensure that applicants demonstrate a thorough understanding of U.S. history, government, and civic principles, as well as proficiency in the English language. In addition, many applicants come from countries with different governmental systems, which can make it harder to grasp concepts like the U.S. Constitution, […]
Knowing the right questions to ask during a consultation with an immigration lawyer is critical to the future of your case. Choosing the most experienced attorney can mean the difference between obtaining a green card or work visa or being deported. At Bassey Immigration Law Center, we have over a decade of legal experience resolving […]
Individuals in the United States are generally classified into one of four different statuses, which describe their rights as citizens or non-citizens, including lawful U.S. citizens, conditional and permanent residents, non-immigrants, and undocumented immigrants. Each separate status gives different citizenship privileges and opportunities under U.S. law. For more than 20 years, individuals throughout the United […]
If your immigration application is denied, you still have an opportunity to file an appeal to a different authority to review an unfavorable decision; as per the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), “You may appeal certain USCIS decisions to the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), an office within […]
In Florida, you may qualify for an immigration bond if you are detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and are not considered a flight risk or a danger to the community. Typically, those who are subject to mandatory detention due to criminal convictions such as drug offenses or violent crimes may not qualify. You must […]
If you have been a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) for at least five years and have lived in the U.S. continuously for at least seven years, you may prove eligible for a 42a Cancellation of Removal if threatened with deportation. Anyone who has served in the U.S. armed forces for at least 24 months doesn’t […]
Losing your immigration appeal can be frustrating and disappointing. Still, if you are represented by an attorney who is recognized as the best immigration appeals lawyer, FL, your case is rarely at an end. For more than 20 years, the attorneys at the Bassey Immigration Law Center in Tampa, Florida, have helped immigration applicants overcome […]
U.S. immigration judges conduct removal hearings to determine if a non-U.S. citizen may remain in the United States. A removal proceeding that has been terminated can be re-opened or refiled, and termination offers only temporary relief from potential deportation. If a removal proceeding is dismissed, that dismissal is generally permanent and cannot be reopened or […]
On June 18, 2024, the Biden administration announced a new program aimed at promoting family unity within the immigration system. Also known as the “Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families,” this new Parole in Place (PIP) program offers certain undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens a pathway to lawful permanent residence without having […]