Previously we explained the general definition of what constitutes Crime of Moral Turpitude (CMT) under the Immigration Laws. Courts will generally employ the “Categorical Approach” to determine  whether a criminal conviction triggers deportation.  Under this approach, one compares the generic, Federal definition of the CMT with the State Specific definition of the CMT. Specifically, Courts look at […]

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To lodge a successful Adjustment of Status Application, one must file the following forms: The I-130 Petition The I-485 Beneficiary Application The I-864 Affidavit of Support The I-765 Application for Employment Authorization The I-131 Application for Advanced Travel Document Filing fees can increase or decrease depending on the situation. Generally, one must pay $535 for […]

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Under President Trump’s Asylum Ban, anyone who entered the United States through Mexico on or after July 16, 2019 is ineligible for Asylum. To be eligible, they must first apply for Asylum in Mexico and received a denial. This means that the majority of Non-Mexicans, including those individuals from China smuggled through the Southern Border, […]

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