Read more of this article written by Immigration Attorney Rebecca Pathak in the May 2017 issue: VL-May-lowres

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Raquel Garcia: Well, I have more to say about it. It’s true. Rebecca, you know, she’s very smart and she’s prepared for a case and she comes on time. She goes and she . . . represented us at the immigration office . . . and we are very happy-we are very happy with her services and she gets results.

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Raquel Garcia: She’s on time and she comes prepared. She knows and she gets along with these-speaks on our behalf very well . . .

Raquel Garcia: . . .  she is very thorough, very secure. She always came on time to the appointments and . . . most importantly, she got results. And so we are delighted and very happy and pleased with everything that she did for us.

Ramon Garcia: We are to-able anytime, anybody to call to come answer question. How great she is and help to solve problems.”

This photo was taken at Pathak Law Firm on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.  This is Raquel and Ramon Garcia with Attorney Rebecca I. Pathak.  Ramon Garcia is shaking Ms. Pathak’s hand as she gives him his Lawful Permanent Residence Card (“Green Card”).

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The order applies to Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen nationals who are United States Lawful Permanent Residents (ie. “green card” holders), nonimmigrant and immigrant visa holders, refugees, derivative asylees, special Immigrant Visa holders and even United States Citizens who maintain dual citizenship with those countries. It suspends entry of all refugees to the United States for 120 days, bars Syrian refugees indefinitely and blocks entry into the United States for 90 days for citizens of the seven predominantly Muslim countries listed above.
The next day, amid widespread demonstrations throughout International airports across the country, the American Civil Liberties Union (“ACLU”) successfully secured a nationwide temporary injunction in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Darweesh v. Trump Decision and Order) that blocks the deportation of all people stranded in U.S. airports under President Trump’s new ban.

On January 29, 2017, the United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) issued an official response to the litigation stating, “The Department of Homeland Security will comply with judicial orders; faithfully enforce our immigration laws, and implement President Trump’s Executive Orders to ensure that those entering the United States do not pose a threat to our country or to the American people.” DHS Secretary John Kelly added, “In applying the provisions of the president’s executive order, I hereby deem the entry of lawful permanent residents to be in the national interest.” Reports from the field indicate disparate implementation of the executive order across the various DHS points of entry to the country. The U.S. Department of State warns nationals of the seven countries listed above against International travel at this time until further clarity is gathered on how DHS will execute the Executive Order.

President Trump’s recent action pertaining to foreign nationals from certain countries is reminiscent of former President George W. Bush’s system for registering certain non-citizens within the United States implemented during September 2002 as part of the War on Terrorism called National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (“NSEERS”) or “INS Special Registration.” The NSEERS or Special Registration procedure was required of males over the age of sixteen who entered the United States legally from the countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Eritrea, Lebanon, Morocco, North Korea, Oman, Qatar, Somalia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan and Kuwait. NSEERS was suspended and replaced by the US-VISIT program by former President Obama in 2011 and deleted in 2016.

Pathak Law Firm unequivocally supports implementation of the laws and policies necessary to secure U.S. borders and ensure the safety and security of all individuals on American soil. We implore President Trump to recognize the significant contributions made by foreign nationals and to treat all immigrants in accordance with the due process and equal protection afforded by the Constitution of the United States. After all, without the advances in skyscraper construction made by Bangladeshi-American structural engineer immigrant Fazlur Rahman Khan during the second half of the 20th century, President Trump’s accumulation of wealth and power through property development may never have been possible. The United States of America is comprised of foreign national ancestry from nations across the globe and it is the unique offerings of these individuals that make our country great.

Call our Burbank and Los Angeles immigration law firm today at 818-238-9444. We’re standing by to answer your questions and provide the immigration help that you need.

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They secured B-1/B-2 Visitor Visas at the United States Embassy in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and they travelled to the U.S. to visit a relative and so the family could gain some distance from the abuse. While visiting the U.S., Ms. Dang was introduced to divorcee businessman, Duc Hung[2], at a church event. The two became friends and over time, they decided to marry. Ms. Dang enjoyed finally being taken care of by what she thought was a loving man. She imagined they would grow old together. Ms. Dang and her children received Conditional Lawful Permanent Resident “Green Cards” from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”).

For a time, Ms. Dang and Mr. Hung lived happily together. Just prior to the two year anniversary of receiving their green cards, Mr. Dang’s behavior changed dramatically. He would not come home for several nights at a time, and when he did come home, he acted hostile and belligerent toward them. Ms. Dang even began to suspect he was having an affair.

Then, one day, he left home and Ms. Dang and her children never heard from Mr. Hung again. One of Ms. Dang’s friends found an article in a Vietnamese newspaper covering Mr. Hung’s incarceration in Thailand for his part in a serious International criminal fraud ring. Furthermore, the article stated that Mr. Hung had multiple wives and would spend the rest of his life in prison.

Ms. Dang retained Pathak Law Firm on July 13, 2015 to prepare and submit Form I-751, Waiver of Joint Filing Requirements due to extreme cruelty with USCIS. On August 6, 2015 Pathak Law Firm submitted the prepared I-751 and supporting evidence package to USCIS. The family received their Biometrics appointments on September 10, 2015 and the family received their permanent Lawful Permanent Resident “Green Cards” on March 2, 2016.

Presently, Pathak Law Firm is processing Applications for U.S. Naturalization for this family and they are rebuilding their life together with the help of their relatives and good friends in the U.S.

Names are changed to preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege and to protect the true identity of the individuals.

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Throughout her successful career in high fashion, she collaborated with such elite designers as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Chanel, Max Mara, Tommy Hilfiger and Steve Madden. Miss Isabella was recognized for her accomplishments by Forbes magazine and has appeared on the cover of Vogue, Harper’s Bazar and Elle magazines, among others. When Bloomingdale’s Department Store and Zappos.com began selling her high fashion shoe designs, Miss Isabella knew it was time to develop deeper roots in the United States.

During her consultation with U.S. Immigration Attorney, Rebecca I. Pathak, Miss Isabella wondered whether she would qualify for the EB-1, Extraordinary Ability classification status. While fashion models receive limited treatment under the United States Immigration and Nationality Act, Attorney Pathak knew that Miss Isabella is more than a fashion model, she is an entrepreneur, blogger and designer as well. The Attorney was confident that Miss Isabella would qualify for the EB-1 “green card.”

On December 24, 2015, Pathak Law Firm submitted an EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Premium Processing and combined processed Application to Adjust to Status to Lawful Permanent Resident to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). The I-140 self-petition for Miss Isabella was approved on January 6, 2016 and Miss Isabella received her “green card” on May 2, 2016.

Call our Burbank and LA immigration law firm today at 818-238-9444. We’re standing by to answer your questions and provide the immigration help that you need.

Names are changed to preserve the Attorney-Client Privilege and to protect the true identity of the individuals.

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Programs such as DAPA “Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents” are now at high risk of being permanently shut down. DAPA is a planned American immigration policy to grant deferred action status to certain illegal immigrants who have lived in the United States since 2010 and have children who are either American citizens or lawful permanent residents. Deferred action is not full legal status but would come with a three-year, renewable work permit and exemption from deportation.

The program was announced in November 2014 by President Barack Obama, along with a number of immigration reform steps including increased resources for border enforcement, new procedures for high-skilled immigrants, and an expansion of the existing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ”DACA” program.

While immigration policy is largely the scope of the executive branch, the 26 states that challenged the law argued that DAPA would force them to provide benefits to applicable immigrants, in violation of the tenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court’s split decision means an outcome concerning this matter will be delayed further.

What’s Next?

In the meantime, DAPA remains on hold, as it has been for over a year. But the controversy over the program won’t go away just yet. The case will continue to work its way back through the courts and will soon be before Judge Hanen again.

Many people still want to know:

Who is eligible for the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents “DAPA” program?

To be eligible for deferred action under DAPA, you must:

• Be the parent of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Have continuously resided in the U.S. since January 1, 2010.
• Were present in the U.S. on November 20, 2014. It’s also likely that you will need to be present in the U.S. every day from November 20, 2014, until eligible to apply for DAPA.
• Not have a lawful immigration status on November 20, 2014. To meet this requirement, (1) you must have entered the U.S. unlawfully, or, if you entered lawfully, your lawful immigration status must have expired before November 20, 2014; and (2) you must not have a lawful immigration status at the time you apply for DAPA.
• Have not been convicted of certain criminal offenses, including any felonies and some misdemeanors.

If you would like to contact an experienced Immigration Attorney or have any questions about the current status of DAPA and DACA Immigration contact our office today. Pathak Law dedicates their time to all facets of Immigration Law. Rebecca Pathak and her team work with clients every day to help them achieve their goals of U.S. residency and citizenship. If you would like to contact us we can be reached at (818) 238-9444 or 24 hours a day at our website www.pathaklaw.com.

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Can I travel while the application is pending? Do my taxes qualify for the affidavit of support?

We are here to offer guidance and answer all of your questions.</b> Maybe you are experiencing complicating factors: a medical condition, a divorce, an arrest or conviction or a previous denial. Our immigration lawyers routinely address and overcome these and many other issues. <b>Our family immigration attorneys handle these and other family immigration case types:</b> <ul> <li>Marriage to a U.S. Citizen</li> <li>Sponsorship of family members</li> <li>Fiancées</li> <li>Becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen</li> <li>Violence Against Women’s Act</li> <li>Consular processing</li> <li>Widows</li> </ul> Call our Burbank and LA family immigration law firm today at 818-238-9444. We’re standing by to answer your questions and provide the immigration help that you need.

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