October 2015 - Olinger Law

# Archives for October 2015

## Hiring an Immigration Attorney in Dallas – Fort Worth

October 28, 2015 by Lynn Olinger

If you are faced with the possibility that you will be removed (deported) from the United States, hiring Olinger Law, Dallas – Fort Worth immigration attorney, will benefit you greatly whether you must go to immigration court or not. EXPERTISE Attorney Lynn Olinger has over 20 years of federal trial and federal appeals court experience,… Read More »

## Steps of the Green Card Process

October 21, 2015 by Lynn Olinger

An immigrant that has come into the United States and has been granted rights for working and living permanently in the U.S. becomes a permanent resident and receives what is referred to as a “green card.” Delays in the green card process, whether due to the applicant’s unfamiliarity with immigration law and procedures, or the immigration bureaucracy moving… Read More »

## Immigration Appeals: What are Your Options?

October 16, 2015 by Lynn Olinger

It is frightening and confusing to have USCIS or an immigration judge deny your application for an immigration benefit. If you have already gone through immigration court proceedings and lost your case you may be facing deportation. There may still be the ability to fix your case and challenge the decision. What does it mean to file… Read More »

## Dallas Says No To ICE “Holds”

October 12, 2015 by Lynn Olinger

Dallas County says NO to ICE’s immigration holds. As reported today by The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Co. Sheriff Valdez will no longer comply with ICE “detainer” requests to hold non-citizens for immigration. We have fought this battle for our clients for years, as we’ve previously posted. The holds were based on what law enforcement often called a… Read More »

## Only In Texas – The “War On Birthright Babies”

October 10, 2015 by Lynn Olinger

Texas’ “war on birthright babies.” I wrote about this in August when the Texas school year started. Now it’s made national news, as the Washington Post opined last week on the “act of stunning official arrogance:” Texas’ refusal to issue birth certificates – for children born in the US – to undocumented parents. Blameless U.S.… Read More »

## USCIS – Immigration Extreme Hardship Waiver

October 10, 2015 by Lynn Olinger

Immigration extreme hardship waivers for non-citizens can be very tricky. The government’s decisions vary. On October 7th USCIS drafted guidance on the I-601 Extreme Hardship Waiver. The American Immigration Lawyer’s Association has a video about this. What does this mean for people seeking the immigration extreme hardship waiver? USCIS likely may not have a final memo… Read More »

## What to Expect When Hiring a Deportation Defense Lawyer

October 8, 2015 by Lynn Olinger

If you or a family member of yours are encountering possible removal from the United States, you will most definitely want to hire a deportation defense lawyer. Although you might feel that if the judge is told a compassionate story they will allow you or your family member to stay in the United States, this… Read More »

## Green Card Renewal Process

October 2, 2015 by Lynn Olinger

U.S. green cards (identity cards), which lawful permanent residents were granted with have a date printed on front for expiration. These have ten years before expiration at which it is expected for you to do a green card renewal. Doing so, involves a process of handing in, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card Form I-90,… Read More »

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