January 04, 2013
The new provisional waiver process that was published in the Federal Register on January 3, 2013 has brought out a lot of questions about what constitutes “extreme hardship.” This is after all the standard that must be proven to USCIS. It is important to understand the hardship is not to the foreign national, but rather to the qualifying relative. While […]
January 03, 2013
After almost a year of waiting, the new Provisional Waiver rule was released on January 3, 2013 with an effective date of March 4, 2013. The new rule allows foreign nationals who have been unlawfully present in the United States for more than 180 days to complete the majority of the process and waiting in the United States. Before the […]
August 05, 2012
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 persons who are in removal (deportation) proceedings, as well as those who already have deportation (removal) orders, and those who have never been in removal proceedings will […]
June 15, 2012
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 thousands, the Obama administration announced that it will offer Deferred Action to those who know only the United States as home, for those who were brought […]
June 10, 2012
One of the law firm’s clients was featured on the front page of the Washington Post on June 11 and 12, 2012. Calls of support have been pouring in all day and we want to thank everyone. Story below (click on ‘Download’ or ‘Full Screen’ for easier reading): Ricky Malik, Esq. www.rmlegal.com
February 17, 2012
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. The risk and fear is that it will take too long and may get denied. Both are reasonable concerns and many people feel that if they leave it […]
February 16, 2012
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 advisable to discuss your matter with a qualified Immigration Attorney before filing a recapture 485 and checking box H “Other Basis” with an explanation. Ricy Malik, Esq.
February 15, 2012
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 your work permit while your case is on appeal before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) or later if your case is with the Cirucit […]
January 08, 2012
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 Services (USCIS) posted a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register outlining a proposed change to its current process for the filing and adjudication of waivers of inadmissibility relating to unlawful presence. The proposed process would […]
January 07, 2012
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 years, certain immigrants were afraid to leave the United States to process their “greencards” because they feared their waivers (pardons) would be denied thereby barring re-entry into the United […]
