With just eight days left in his administration, Barack Obama has introduced yet another profound change to U.S. immigration policies. President Obama has reversed the 1995 “wet foot, dry foot” policy that granted permanent residency to Cubans who reached the United States after they were in the country for a year and a day. Effective immediately, Cubans who try to enter the United States illegally and do not qualify for humanitarian relief will be subject to removal. According to the Sun Sentinel, the move followed several months of negotiations between Cuba and the United States, and it is a stepping stone toward an end of hostilities between the two countries. If you or a loved one is facing removal proceedings, contact Kuck Immigration Partners. There are a myriad of strategies available to fight or delay deportation proceedings. For example, you may qualify for asylum or withholding of removal, or even a stay of removal. The best way to learn your options is to discuss yo...
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