We are back! SantosImmigration.com disappeared off the Internet in 2018. We purchased this domain and decided to bring it back. We hope to once again to provide all the old information.We have a lot of web projects going on now, but it will be soon. If you have a long memory, or you are old, you might remember the old
Relief for Dreamers/DACA
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, also known as DACA or relief for Dreamers, is a discretionary form of relief in which individuals who entered the United States before their 16th birthdays are eligible to get a work permit so that they can obtain a valid social security number and work and go to school legally in the United States.
Family-Based Immigration
Family-based immigration is the process by which a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident petitions for a family member to get an immigrant visa (if the family member is residing abroad), or a green card (if the family member is here in the U.S.). Although some of the immigration forms used to petition on behalf of qualifying family members, such
Asylum/Humanitarian Relief
Asylum is a form of humanitarian relief meant to protect immigrants who cannot return to their home countries because they have been harmed or fear they will be harmed in the future based on one of the five protected grounds. Applicants for asylum must prove that they have a “well-founded fear of persecution based on their: race, religion, nationality, political
Deportation Defense
We have handled 100’s of cases, representing clients in removal, deportation, and exclusion proceedings across the United States including in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Texas. The type of relief from removal for which you are eligible will vary from case to case, but rest assured that we are experienced in
Provisional Waivers
As of March 4, 2013 spouses, parents, and children of U.S. citizens who have remained in the United States illegally for 180 days or more can request a provisional waiver of their unlawful presence while still in the United States. Previously, family members of U.S. citizens who were not eligible to get their green cards in the United States, because
Citizenship and Naturalization
There are a number of benefits and privileges of obtaining citizenship or naturalizing, not the least of which is the right to vote. As a U.S. citizen, you can vote in state and federal elections, and make your voice heard on important issues like comprehensive immigration reform, for example. Moreover, you can apply for certain state and federal government jobs
Justin Bieber’s Case Highlights Public’s Misinformation on Immigration
Headlines ranging from CNN to TMZ and Perez Hilton have declared that the petition with more than 100,000 signatures to deport Justin Bieber from the U.S. must be reviewed by the White House, suggesting that the White House can simply deport Mr. Bieber in one fell swoop. While the White House website indicates that any petition with more than 100,000
Arlington Immigration Judge to Retire—Adding to Court’s Backlog
After serving as an immigration judge since 1993, Judge Wayne R. Iskra recently announced his retirement, effective January 16, 2013. The Department of Justice has a partial hiring freeze in place –allowing for the replacement of every three immigration judges with the appointment of one immigration judge. As such, there are no plans to replace Judge Iskra, which will cause
Maryland to Allow Undocumented Immigrants to Obtain Drivers’ Licenses
Undocumented immigrants living in Maryland may now begin applying for drivers’ licenses, regardless of their immigration status. To be eligible, you must be a resident of Maryland, have filed your Maryland income taxes for the past two years, and pass a written test and driving test. Undocumented immigrants can begin the process of applying as soon as today, however, these new drivers’