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 […]
January 06, 2012
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 and wait months if not years to seek forgiveness (a waiver) to re-enter the U.S. Now, the Obama administration is proposing to allow certain relatives of U.S. Citizens to […]
November 16, 2011
An Immigraton Judge should consider new evidence submitted in support of a renewed I-751 with a waiver of the joint filing requirement regardless of whether the evidence was previously considered by DHS. Matter of Herrera Del Orden, 25 I&N Dec. 589 (BIA 2011). Herrera Del Orden Ricky Malik, Esq. www.rmlegal.com
