Other Immigration Relief


Deferred Action


To apply for Deferred Action, you must meet the following criteria:


As of June 15, 2012

  • You were physically present in the U.S.;
  • You were under the age of 31;
  • You came to the U.S. before reaching your 16th birthday; and
  • You entered without inspection before the above date or lawful immigration status expired as of the above date.


On the date of filing your DACA application:

  • You are at least 15 years old;
  • You have been continuously present in the U.S., up to today;
  • You have not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, or 3 or more misdemeanors and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety; and


You must:

1. Be currently enrolled in school; or

2. Have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school; or

3. Obtained a GED (general education development) certificate; or

4. Be a honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard or Armed Forces


 

Asylum


Asylum status is a form of protection available to people who:


a. Meet the definition of refugee;


b. Are already in the United States;


c. Are seeking admission at a port of entry


You may apply for asylum in the United States regardless of your country of origin or your current immigration status.



U-Nonimmigrant Eligibility


You may be eligible for a U nonimmigrant visa if:


1.         You are the victim of qualifying criminal activity;


2.        You have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity;


3.        You have information about the criminal activity (if you are under the age of 16 or unable to provide information due to a disability, a parent, guardian, or next friend may possess the information about the crime on your behalf);


4.        You were helpful, are helpful, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. If you are under the age of 16 or unable to provide information due to a disability, a parent, guardian, or next friend may assist law            enforcement on your behalf;


5.        The crime occurred in the United States or violated U.S. laws;


6.        You are admissible to the United States.


 


If you have a question regarding immigration, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (559) 439-2991. We would love to meet with you and answer your questions. Our attorney, Janine Esquivel Oji and staff are all fluent in Spanish.  We offer an initial immigration consultation for $80.00.