COMPETENT & AFFORDABLE IMMIGRATION SERVICESWelcome to the Law Offices of Edyta-Christina Grzybowska Grant, Esq.We speak Polish & Bulgarian / Mówimy po Polsku / Говорим Български
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Recipient of the Avvo Clients' Choice Award for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 & 2019
Edyta-Christina G. Grant, Esq.
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We are a full-service immigration law firm providing competent and affordable immigration services for all aspects of individual and corporate immigration law. Ms. Grant is an immigrant herself and will treat your case as if it were her own. She will work within your budget and will go the extra mile to make sure your immigration needs are solved and that your status is never jeopardized.
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- Now Accepting DACA Renewals and Advance Parole Applications!!!
- The New 601-A Provisional (Hardship) Waiver
- Green Cards / Citizenship & Naturalization
- Visas - including Marriage, Employment, Family etc.
- Detention, ICE Holds, and Removal Proceedings
- U.S. Passports
- Same-sex Marriages
Regardless of your location, we can handle your case. Whether you are an individual, a small business, or a large corporation, we will work with you to accomplish your goals. Contact us for a friendly consultation with an immigration attorney.
Please email us at [email protected] so that we can evaluate your case first. We apologize, but due to high demand we cannot accommodate walk-ins.
Latest news:
Executive Actions to Promote Family Unity and Help Dreamers - June 17, 2024Biden’s New ‘Parole-in-Place’ Program: Helping Mixed-Status Families Stay Together
On June 18, DHS provided the following information:
DHS will establish a new process to consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens:
DHS estimates that approximately 500,000 noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens could be eligible to access this process; on average, these noncitizens have resided in the United States for 23 years. Approximately 50,000 children of these spouses also will be eligible for this process.
Note that noncitizens who pose a threat to national security or public safety will not be eligible for this process. If a noncitizen poses a threat to national security or public safety, DHS will detain, remove, or refer them to other federal agencies for further vetting, investigation, or prosecution as appropriate.
Eligibility and ProcessTo be considered on a case-by-case basis for this process, an individual must:
Noncitizen children of potential requestors may also be considered for parole under this process if they are physically present in the United States without admission or parole and have a qualifying stepchild relationship with a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024.
Upon receipt of a properly filed parole-in-place request, USCIS will determine on a case-by-case basis whether a grant of parole is warranted and whether the applicant merits a favorable exercise of discretion. All requests will take into consideration the potential requestor’s previous immigration history, criminal history, the results of background checks and national security and public safety vetting, and any other relevant information available to or requested by USCIS. USCIS has strong processes in place to identify and address potential fraud, which will be applied here to ensure the integrity of this program.
A Federal Register notice will be published that outlines the specific steps to be considered under this program. To be considered, an individual must file a form with USCIS along with supporting documentation to show they meet the requirements and pay a fee.
Further information regarding eligibility and the application process, including a notice in the Federal Register, will be published soon. USCIS will reject any filings or individual requests received before the application period begins later this summer.
On June 18, DHS provided the following information:
DHS will establish a new process to consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens:
- who have lived in the United States for 10 years or more.
- do not pose a threat to public safety or national security.
- are otherwise eligible to apply for adjustment of status.
- and merit a favorable exercise of discretion.
DHS estimates that approximately 500,000 noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens could be eligible to access this process; on average, these noncitizens have resided in the United States for 23 years. Approximately 50,000 children of these spouses also will be eligible for this process.
Note that noncitizens who pose a threat to national security or public safety will not be eligible for this process. If a noncitizen poses a threat to national security or public safety, DHS will detain, remove, or refer them to other federal agencies for further vetting, investigation, or prosecution as appropriate.
Eligibility and ProcessTo be considered on a case-by-case basis for this process, an individual must:
- Be present in the United States without admission or parole;
- Have been continuously present in the United States for at least 10 years as of June 17, 2024; and
- Have a legally valid marriage to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024.
Noncitizen children of potential requestors may also be considered for parole under this process if they are physically present in the United States without admission or parole and have a qualifying stepchild relationship with a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024.
Upon receipt of a properly filed parole-in-place request, USCIS will determine on a case-by-case basis whether a grant of parole is warranted and whether the applicant merits a favorable exercise of discretion. All requests will take into consideration the potential requestor’s previous immigration history, criminal history, the results of background checks and national security and public safety vetting, and any other relevant information available to or requested by USCIS. USCIS has strong processes in place to identify and address potential fraud, which will be applied here to ensure the integrity of this program.
A Federal Register notice will be published that outlines the specific steps to be considered under this program. To be considered, an individual must file a form with USCIS along with supporting documentation to show they meet the requirements and pay a fee.
Further information regarding eligibility and the application process, including a notice in the Federal Register, will be published soon. USCIS will reject any filings or individual requests received before the application period begins later this summer.
KERN SUPERVISORS APPROVE RESOLUTION OPPOSING SANCTUARY STATE BILL
http://therunneronline.com/board-of-supervisors-approves-resolution-opposing-sanctuary-state-bill/
http://therunneronline.com/board-of-supervisors-approves-resolution-opposing-sanctuary-state-bill/
Join me Tuesday, Feb 21 at CSUB for a Know Your Rights Meeting with local attorneys and organizations
03.15.2017: Hours after a federal judge in Hawaii issued a nationwide temporary restraining order against President Trump's travel ban, U.S. District Court Judge Theodore D. Chuang, in Maryland, issued a nationwide preliminary injunction prohibiting the enforcement of the 90-day ban against travelers from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. Chuang's order denies the plaintiffs' request to block other parts of Trump's March 6 executive order, including the temporary ban on refugees.
Join me this Thursday at a Know Your Rights Meeting with local attorneys and organizations.
This event is receiving a lot of attention. The Mexican Consul has confirmed their attendance at our presentation this coming Thursday. Telemundo is broadcasting it along with several radio stations.
PRESIDENT OBAMA's EXECUTIVE ACTION PLAN
On November 20, 2014, the President announced a series of executive actions which among other things will allow
Update: Due to a federal court order, USCIS will not begin accepting requests for the expansion of DACA on February 18 as originally planned and has suspended implementation of Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents. The court's temporary injunction, issued February 16, does not affect the existing DACA. Individuals may continue to come forward and request an initial grant of DACA or renewal of DACA under the original guidelines. Please check back for updates.
- parents of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who have been in the country since January 1, 2010, to request deferred action and employment authorization for three years without fear of deportation (if they pass a criminal background check and pay taxes)
- young people who came to this country before turning 16 years old and have been present since January 1, 2010 to take advantage of the existing DACA program without worrying about not meeting the 31 year cap
Update: Due to a federal court order, USCIS will not begin accepting requests for the expansion of DACA on February 18 as originally planned and has suspended implementation of Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents. The court's temporary injunction, issued February 16, does not affect the existing DACA. Individuals may continue to come forward and request an initial grant of DACA or renewal of DACA under the original guidelines. Please check back for updates.
Do you qualify for the executive actions ?If you would like to check if you pre-qualify for the proposed deferred action fill out the form to the right and check "Yes."
Would you like updates on the immigration reform?If you would like to receive updates on the proposed immigration changes or if you would like to be informed when you may begin submitting applications, fill out the form to the right. |
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Here is an outline of President Obama's proposed immigration initiatives:
- Expanding the population eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to young people who came to this country before turning 16 years old and have been present since January 1, 2010, and extending the period of DACA and work authorization from two years to three years
- Allowing parents of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who have been in the country since January 1, 2010, to request deferred action and employment authorization for three years, in a new Deferred Action for Parental Accountability program, provided they pass required background checks
- Expanding the use of provisional waivers of unlawful presence to include the spouses and sons and daughters of lawful permanent residents and the sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
- Modernizing, improving and clarifying immigrant and nonimmigrant programs to grow our economy and create jobs
- Promoting citizenship education and public awareness for lawful permanent residents and providing an option for naturalization applicants to use credit cards to pay the application fee
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BEST PRICES IN TOWN!
HAVE YOU SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES OR ARE YOU IN THE RESERVE? If so, you or your family members may be eligible for a green card without having to leave the United States, despite their past illegal entry and stay. Call us for a consultation.
ARE YOU A VICTIM OF A CRIME? Have you been physically or mentally abused? Are you willing to cooperate with the law enforcement? If so, you and your children may be eligible for a work permit and a green card. SAME SEX Couples may now apply for GREEN CARDS!This morning, June 26, 2013, the US Supreme Court struck down DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) as unconstitutional. This means that same-sex marriages are now recognized under Federal laws, including Immigration laws, which means that most same-sex couples will now be able to obtain a green card. We are happy to serve you and your family with your immigration needs! For more information, visit Immigration Equality's website.
Unaccompanied Children
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) has set up a special Parent Hotline. The number is 1-800-203-7001 and it will be operational 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM EST. This hotline allows parents to seek assistance in locating their unaccompanied children they believe may be in DHS custody. Driver Licenses for Undocumented Aliens On October 7, 2013, California's Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a group of bills related to immigration. One bill will allow illegal immigrants to apply for and receive California driver's licenses (expected to go into effect in 2015). Another will make it a crime for someone to threaten an undocumented person with deportation. Under the new law, employers who threaten employees with deportation will find themselves facing stiff fines and, possibly, the loss of their business licenses.
Beginning March 4, certain applicants will be able to apply for the provisional unlawful presence waiver here in the U.S.
Beginning this Monday, March 4, 2013, certain immigrant visa applicants who are spouses, children and parents of U.S. citizens (immediate relatives) can apply for provisional unlawful presence waivers before they leave the United States. The provisional unlawful presence waiver process allows individuals, who only need a waiver of inadmissibility for unlawful presence, to apply for a waiver in the United States and before they depart for their immigrant visa interviews at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.
The new process is expected to shorten the time U.S. citizens are separated from their immediate relatives while those family members are obtaining immigrant visas to become lawful permanent residents of the United States. Under current law, immediate relatives of U.S. citizens who are not eligible to adjust status in the United States must travel abroad and obtain an immigrant visa. Individuals who have accrued more than 180 days of unlawful presence while in the United States must obtain a waiver of inadmissibility to overcome the unlawful presence bars under section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act before they can return to the United States. Under the existing waiver process, which remains in effect, immediate relatives cannot file a Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, until after they have appeared for an immigrant visa interview abroad, and a Department of State consular officer has determined that they are inadmissible to the United States. Call now to see if you qualify! (661) 735-7740 The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act passes the House
On February 28, 2013, the House of Representatives voted down the bad House VAWA substitute bill on a vote of 257 to 166. After the substitute was defeated, the House then took up the original bipartisan Senate bill 47, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, which quickly passed with broad bipartisan support (286 yeas to 138 nays).
Look for us at the Annual
Viva Mexico Festival, Sunday, September
9, 2012
at the Kern County Fairgrounds in the Budweiser Pavilion. California OKs driver's licenses for some undocumented immigrants
California lawmakers have approved a bill to allow some young undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children to obtain driving licenses, in a move that could appeal to Hispanic voters in the heavily Democratic state. For more info click here.
California Senate passes "anti-Arizona" immigration bill
The California Senate passed a bill on Thursday that seeks to shield illegal immigrants from status checks by local police and challenges Republican-backed immigration crackdowns. For more info click here.
USCIS Launches Online Immigration System
New Online Learning Tool for Aspiring Citizens
New Practice Tests for Naturalization Preparation
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The information provided on this website does not create a legal relationship of attorney client. All the information provided on this website is for informational purposes. One should not rely on any information on this website when dealing with a real immigration issue. If you are not sure how to deal with a certain immigration issue, consult with an experienced immigration lawyer that you are comfortable with.
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