Immigration Law – Frequently Asked Questions Answered!

On June 29, 2010, in Immigration Frequently Asked Questions, Immigration/Immigration Law, Spar & Bernstein's Legal Tips/Advice, by BradBernstein

By Melissa Desvarieux and Shannon LaGuerre
New York Immigration Attorneys, The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein

Question: What are some factors that are considered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in granting an individual immigration status?

Desvarieux & LaGuerre: Moral character is an important factor, history of arrests/ absence or presence of a criminal record/history, hardship to other family members who are United States Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents.

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Question: What is the purpose of the Diversity (DV) Lottery Program?

Desvarieux & LaGuerre: The purpose is supposedly to encourage diversity. It’s meant to encourage talented high school/high school equivalent students and those who have at least two years professional experience or trade experience to come to the U.S. and obtain a green card. It’s also a way to grant visas to citizens of countries with low admission into the U.S.

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Question: What is the basis for being deported? What are the consequences of deportation?

Desvarieux & LaGuerre: You’re deemed undesirable in the U.S. The consequence is that you cannot stay in the U.S. and cannot legally work or get benefits, If you’re actually physically deported, the consequence is that you cannot legally return for 10 years absent a waiver.

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Practice Areas: Immigration Law, Personal Injury Admitted to New York State Bar (1994), Admitted to New Jersey State Bar (1993), J.D. (1993), Brooklyn Law School, B.A. in Political Science, (1990), University of Michigan, American Immigration Lawyers Association Mr. Bernstein joined the firm in 1993 after graduating from Brooklyn Law School, where he was a Merit Scholar. The firm then was managed by his grandfather, Harry Spar, a known leader and innovator of immigration law. Mr. Bernstein decided to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps by practicing immigration law and then, himself, becoming a leader in the field. In a relatively short period of time, Mr. Bernstein established himself as an expert in the field of immigration law. He appears weekly and advises on a call-in radio show on a leading New York radio station that is also broadcast internationally. As popular for his effervescent sense of humor as for his immigration expertise, Mr. Bernstein’s radio show is ranked the #1 radio show on the station and there is a strong possibility that it will soon be airing in other markets. He also conducts seminars on immigration, both nationally and internationally. Currently he heads up the Immigration Department of Spar & Bernstein, on top of being the firm’s managing partner. The Immigration Department is comprised of over forty experienced immigration attorneys and paralegals who are always available to take your questions and resolve your immigration issues. www.4immigration.com Toll-Free: 1-800-529-5465

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