Blog Posts in 2012
Posted on Aug 19, 2012 By Ricky Malik
Good news! A common question we are asked by Deferred Action (DACA) applicants is whether they can get driver's licenses. In Virginia, the answer is "yes." "The Virginia Department of ...
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Posted on Aug 19, 2012 By Ricky Malik
An area the Law Offices of Ricky Malik, PC has always gained expertise in is the intersection of immigration with criminal convictions. The new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program ...
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Posted on Aug 18, 2012 By Ricky Malik
We are receiving many questions about the "school" requirement for DACA: "Can I enroll in a GED program now?", "What if I completed High School in my country, can I enroll in ...
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Posted on Aug 17, 2012 By Ricky Malik
USCIS is now accepting applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Entrants (DACA) as of August 15, 2012. In order to apply, you need to consider and/or submit the following: Strongly consider ...
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Posted on Aug 5, 2012 By Ricky Malik
The Department of Homeland announced the procedure for young persons to file for deferred action as announced by the Obama administration on June 15, 2012. Filing will begin on August 15, 2012. Young ...
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Posted on Jun 15, 2012 By Ricky Malik
On Monday, June 11, 2012 and the following day, the Washington Post ran a story about one of the Law Offices of Ricky Malik's clients. Today, June 15, 2012, after many years of advocating by ...
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Posted on Feb 17, 2012 By Ricky Malik
I am oftentimes asked by people who are ineligible to get Lawful Permanent Residency (LPR/greencard) in the United States about going overseas to complete a waiver process, known commonly as an I-601. ...
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Posted on Feb 16, 2012 By Ricky Malik
Yes, in certain circumstances per 8 CFR 204.2(a)(1)(iii)(F)(4), 204.2(I)(3) and 204.2(a)(4) for derivative beneficiaries of marriage based petitions. Recapture is complicated and it is highly ...
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Posted on Feb 15, 2012 By Ricky Malik
Yes! According to USCIS-NBC in meeting held in October 2011 with AILA, even if your case has been denied by USCIS, and then subsequently denied by an Immigration Judge, you can still apply and get ...
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Posted on Jan 11, 2012 By Ricky Malik
Many Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants and especially their employers are concerned that their work permits expire while they are waiting for their new card. However, as in previous years, ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2012 By Ricky Malik
USCIS Office of Public Engagement: I-601 Notice of Intent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sent this bulletin at 01/06/2012 10:32 AM EST Dear Stakeholders- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2012 By Ricky Malik
In the Federal Register on Monday, January 9, 2011 a new proposed provision will be published allowing many undocumented immigrants to process their waivers while inside the United States. For many ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2012 By Ricky Malik
There is a major proposed announcement changing the Immigration process for many foreign nationals who are illegal in the United States. At present, many people must travel outside the United States ...
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