Author name: SwagatUSA LLC

Hello Readers,  I am currently on a call with the USCIS to discuss the new proposed procedures for I-601 Waivers.   Here are the highlights: The new process will be implemented by late spring orearly summer 2012, so VERY soon! Under the new procedure, it will take about 3 months to decide whether an I-601 waiver gets approved. The […]

As an attorney who is actively involved in the community and as a volunteer, I get many questions about when it is a good idea to retain an attorney.  Does a simple application, like an N-400 Application for Naturalization really need the help of an attorney?  Perhaps you will want to consider the following facts

SwagatUSA can assist with I-601 Waiver cases all across the United States!  Please take a look at some of the links below for helpful information regarding I-601 Waivers. An I-601 attorney, or an attorney for I-601 waivers, needs to pay attention to a number of factors before preparing a hardship waiver application.  Among these, first, does the

Did you know that an investment as little as $500,000 can, in some cases, qualify you to get an EB-5 investor visa that leads to a Green Card, or Permanent Resident status in the United States? The EB-5 Visitor visa is not right for everyone. It may be right for you if: 1) You are on

Here are some factors that often result in denials of I-601 waivers 1) Interviewing Consulate or Country – Certain countries just have a reputation of denying more waiver application than others. For example, China has a strikingly low approval rate for I-601 waivers. Others enjoy a relatively high approval rate, such as Mexico. Know your

As Fifth Graders prepare for American Immigration Lawyers’ Association’s (AILA) writing contest on the topic “Why I am glad America is a Nation of Immigrants” Dhenu Savla went to talk to the class about the history of immigration laws and the current immigration law system in the USA. Contact us!

Paying attention to this video helps us realize two main things: 1) US wants to issue visitor/tourist visas to raise revenue. 2) US wants to increase the issuance of tourist or visitor visas, especially from upcoming and growing economies. How can potential applicants use this information to their benefit?  First of all, do not treat

An understanding of I-601 Waivers begins with an understanding of IIRIRA (or IIRAIRA), which stands for Illegal Immigration Reform And Immigrant Responsibility Act) of 1996.  One major change instituted by the IIRIRA was that unlawful entries were assigned varying penalties. No bar from re-entry – if the individual stayed unlawfully for fewer than 180 days prior to departing the

Recently, in January 2012, USCIS has issued a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register to streamline the process for an I-601 Waiver of Unlawful Presence for certain immediate relatives of US citizens (Spouses and Parents) who need to consular process. Who benefits? Spouses and Parents of US Citizens who have accrued over a year of