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Naturalization Denied

Attorney Jamie Cosme posted on 7/18/2017 10:44:00 AM

USCIS can deny a naturalization application for several reasons.

| Categories: Immigration, Naturlization | Tags: naturalization, immigration, uscis, rejection, denial, appeal, fraud, good moral character, english test, civics test, interview | View Count: (95)

I-551 Stamp

Attorney Jamie Cosme posted on 5/26/2017 9:18:00 AM

The I-551 STAMP can be used when you need to travel outside the country, but are waiting for your green card after it has been renewed/lost.

| Categories: Immigration, Green Card | Tags: immigration, lpr, legal permanent resident, green card, I-551, travel, i-90, stamp, renew green card | View Count: (208)

Conditional Green Card

Attorney Jamie Cosme posted on 5/16/2017 9:24:00 AM

Most people receive permanent green cards, BUT if you have been married for less than two years and apply for a green card, you will be given a 2-year conditional green card.

| Categories: Immigration, Green Card | Tags: immigration, marriage, green card, conditional green card, us citizen, visa, bona fide marriage, i 751, remove conditions | View Count: (166)

The H1B Visa

Attorney Jamie Cosme posted on 5/9/2017 10:03:00 AM

The H1B visa is a specialty work visa. It allows companies to sponsor and hire outside of the US. It is one of the more popular work visas, but there is a lot that goes into applying and receiving the H1B.

| Categories: Immigration | Tags: h1b visa, h1b, work visa, immigration, sponsor, dual intent, specialty work visa, green card | View Count: (143)

Visa Waiver Program and the B1/B2 Visa

Attorney Jamie Cosme posted on 4/24/2017 2:12:00 PM

Countries that are a part of the Visa Waiver Program, do not need to apply for a visa. If you are coming to the US for a short business trip or just to visit, and the country you are from is not part of VWP, you must apply for a B1/B2 visa.

| Categories: Immigration, Visa | Tags: immigration, b1, b2, nonimmigrant, tourist visa, business, visa waiver program, vwp, interview, embassy, consulate, visa | View Count: (208)

I married an undocumented immigrant!

Attorney Jamie Cosme posted on 4/11/2017 1:16:00 PM

Maybe before or after you got married, you found out that your new spouse's visa expired OR you find out that they entered the US illegally. This blog will cover BOTH of those issues.

| Categories: Immigration, Green Card, Visa | Tags: green card, immigration, illegal, undocumented, us citizen, consular processing, visa, inspection, border, 3 year bar, 10 year bar, inadmissibility | View Count: (159)

Agencies of Immigration Law

Attorney Jamie Cosme posted on 2/14/2017 11:05:00 AM

There are a lot of acronyms in immigration law especially when dealing with the various institutions.

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Temporary Protected Status

Attorney Jamie Cosme posted on 2/3/2017 7:47:00 PM

Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) grants temporary status to those in the United States from countries that are in some sort of disarray, such as being in a civil war or if there was a natural disaster.

| Categories: Immigration | Tags: tps, temporaryprotectionstatus, asylum | View Count: (183)

What you need to know about Asylum

Attorney Jamie Cosme posted on 1/19/2017 5:35:00 PM

The first thing you may be wondering is, what is the difference between a refugee and a person seeking asylum?

| Categories: Immigration | Tags: asylum, refugee, greencard, oneyear | View Count: (131)

Immigration Fees Raised!

Attorney Jamie Cosme posted on 1/4/2017 8:10:00 PM

On December 23, 2016, USCIS raised the fees to file for naturalization, a green card, and more.

| Categories: Immigration | Tags: immigration, naturalization, new fees, green card | View Count: (75)

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Naturalization Denied

Attorney Jamie Cosme 7/18/2017 10:44:00 AM

Immigration, Naturlization

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USCIS can deny a naturalization application for several reasons.
I-551 Stamp

Attorney Jamie Cosme 5/26/2017 9:18:00 AM

Immigration, Green Card

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The I-551 STAMP can be used when you need to travel outside the country, but are waiting for your green card after it has been renewed/lost.
Conditional Green Card

Attorney Jamie Cosme 5/16/2017 9:24:00 AM

Immigration, Green Card

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Most people receive permanent green cards, BUT if you have been married for less than two years and apply for a green card, you will be given a 2-year conditional green card.
The H1B Visa

Attorney Jamie Cosme 5/9/2017 10:03:00 AM

Immigration

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The H1B visa is a specialty work visa. It allows companies to sponsor and hire outside of the US. It is one of the more popular work visas, but there is a lot that goes into applying and receiving the...

Don’t Ignore That Ticket!

Attorney Kelly Broadbent 12/11/2016 8:55:00 PM

Speeding

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A speeding ticket received between Thanksgiving and New Years can be one more thing added to your long list of holiday obligations.
Obtaining a no trespass order in Massachusetts

Attorney Kelly Broadbent 4/25/2017 12:08:00 PM

General, Civil Law, Criminal Law

No Trespass

In Massachusetts, if you have lawful possession of a property, you may seek to prevent someone from trespassing on that property.
Criminal Warrants for Traffic Violations

Attorney Kelly Broadbent 3/28/2017 11:04:00 AM

Criminal Law, OUI/DUI/DWI, Warrant, Misdemeanor, Traffic

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In Massachusetts, several motor vehicle offenses are criminal violations. A failure to respond properly to the ticket or summons may result in the issuance of a warrant.
Cinco de Mayo– Margaritas and Mugshots

Broadbent & Taylor 5/5/2016 3:00:00 PM

Criminal Law, OUI/DUI/DWI, Traffic

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On May 5, younger crowds go out to bars to imbibe. This year, with Cinco de Mayo falling on a Thursday, its the perfect recipe for a night out to celebrate.