Refugee cap to drop to lowest level in recent years
Civil Rights Law | Posted on October 6, 2017 at 9:13 pm by ozmentlaw
Refugee cap to drop to lowest level in recent years The refugee cap set by the White House will be the lowest in recent years. The cap will be set at 45,000 refugees next year. The plan was announced by the White House when it issued a report to Congress late in September, which is […]
The many types of immigration relief program
Immigration Law | Posted on September 28, 2017 at 8:32 pm by ozmentlaw
The many types of immigration relief program If you are facing deportation or some other type of problem as it relates to your immigration status, it’s important to learn more about your legal rights. There is more than one type of immigration relief program, including but not necessarily limited to the following: Asylum. Depending on […]
Do you qualify for refugee status in the United States?
Posted on August 24, 2017 at 8:18 pm by ozmentlaw
Do you qualify for refugee status in the United States? United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) refers to those that have been forced to flee their original country as refugees. Much like any other category of immigrant wishing to settle in the U.S., the federal government limits the number of refugees it allows to […]
Applying for asylum
Immigration Law | Posted on August 17, 2017 at 8:21 pm by ozmentlaw
Applying for asylum In order to get asylum granted in the United States, you must be in the process of arriving or physically present within the United States. Applying for asylum in the United States can be done through filling in Form I-589. This form must be handed in to a Service Center no later than […]
2 grounds on which you can file for asylum in the United States
Civil Rights Law | Posted on June 23, 2017 at 7:40 pm by ozmentlaw
2 grounds on which you can file for asylum in the United States In the United States, there are two different methods an individual can pursue in applying for asylum. One technique is referred to as the affirmative process and the other is referred to as the defensive one. In order for an individual to […]
What is the status of the immigration refugee program?
Immigration Law | Posted on May 15, 2017 at 7:11 pm by ozmentlaw
What is the status of the immigration refugee program? Several months ago, our Nashville immigration law firm was featured in the media. Specifically, we offered our opinion regarding the Trump administration’s recent executive orders on immigration, including the travel ban and suspension of the refugee program. Our advice was to not expect a speedy resolution. As […]