Musings on Immigration

The Department of Homeland Security on Oct. 18 will begin collecting social media information from all immigrants in the United States. This data will include user names, search results, aliases, and associated identifiable information. Although the Obama Administration introduced pilot projects that collected social media data on some immigrants and refugees, under the Trump Administration, the DHS not only will track social media information from all new immigrants but will also monitor data on green card holders and naturalized citizens who are already in the country. If you are worried that recent changes to U.S. immigration policies will affect your ability to enter the U.S., turn to Kuck Immigration Partners . Our attorneys have handled tens of thousands of immigration matters over the past 27 years. Call 404-816-8611 to schedule a consultation with an immigration lawyer in Atlanta. DHS Was Unclear on How Social Media Data Will Be Used A report from the N...

If you left your home country out of fear for your own safety and you have a credible fear to return, you may qualify for asylum in the United States. There are strict criteria that you must meet to be eligible for asylum. Two of the most important requirements are: ·        You were persecuted in your home country in the past or you have a credible fear that you will be tortured or persecuted if you return; and ·        The reason you will be persecuted relates to your religion, political opinion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or race. Unfortunately, having a general fear of dangerous situations in your home country is not grounds for obtaining asylum. Your application for asylum may also be denied if immigration officials determine that your own government could protect you from persecution or that you could avoid persecution by moving to a different part of your country. If you b...

¿Qué significa el término de DACA-Y donde quedo la lucha por mantenerlo? En otro asombroso golpe a la comunidad de inmigrantes de los Estados Unidos, se ha rescindido el programa de Acción Diferida por llegados en la Niñez (DACA), que ha protegido a cerca de 900.000 jóvenes inmigrantes no autorizados para la deportación durante la existencia de este beneficio. En su reciente memorando dirigido a los funcionarios del USCIS, Elaine C. Duke, secretaria en funciones del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, rescindió el memorando del 15 de junio de 2012 que creó el programa DACA. A partir de ahora, todas las solicitudes iniciales de DACA serán rechazadas por USCIS a menos que sean aceptadas hasta el 5 de septiembre del 2017. Además, el USCIS no aprobará solicitudes de libertad condicional anticipada asociadas con DACA. Todas las solicitudes de renovación de DACA serán rechazadas a menos que sean recibidas a más tardar el 5 de octubre del 2017 para beneficiarios actuales c...