On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP on Friday, August 17, 2018. By Christopher McNally Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP Immigration issues continue to generate front page headlines in our country. What is often missing from the...
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How do you obtain lawful permanent resident status as a refugee?
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. As someone who has held asylum status for over a year, you're in a good position to seek a green card. The United States allows those who have been under...
Can you face penalties for overstaying a visa?
You've been living in the United States on a visa, and you met someone you like a lot. You know your visa is running out, and you haven't found a way to stay in the country. What happens if you decide to overstay your visa to be with the person you want a relationship...
Fiances may be entitled to come to the U.S. as a resident
It wasn't ever your intention to fall in love out of the country, but now that you have, there's a problem you need to overcome. You want to go to the United States to be married, but there are regulations that require you to obtain a visa first. If you can obtain...
What to do if USCIS schedules a marriage fraud interview
If you begin the process of applying for a green card based on marriage to a United States citizen, you will have to complete several important steps. These typically include submitting your application, compiling comprehensive evidence of your...
How to continue working if your visa is temporary
Rhode Island is home to many beautiful lakes and resort areas. Many might say that sailing is the state's unofficial pastime, and indeed, many residents enjoy yachting regularly. The surrounding industry employs many individuals, and a significant portion of the...
Qualified immunity and the violation of immigrant’s civil rights
Could your national origin and a foreign-sounding last name leave you exposed to a civil rights violation that you can do nothing about? It seems like someone should be held accountable when a United States citizen is illegally detained not just once, but twice, over...
Rhode Island’s undocumented immigrants may face new legal dangers
It's time for Rhode Island's undocumented immigrants to seek legal assistance to try to resolve their situation or get into a better position with immigration. In a previous post, we've discussed the reluctance of Newport's public officials to declare Newport a...