Immigration Law blog
Recently, President Obama has expressed his view in support of same-sex marriage. This has raised a lot of questions in the Christian community as to his religious convictions. Some have asked what bible is the president reading. While others have questioned his political agenda. My goal is to explore the president's view from an immigration law perspective, not a political or religious one. What does the president's view on same-sex marriage mean for the United States Immigration Law? U.S. federal law defines marriage as a union between two people of different sexes. Meaning between a man and a woman. Immigration…Read More
Most illegal or undocumented immigrants who brought their young children with them eventually had other children born in the U.S. and hence U.S. citizens. These parents with both U.S. citizen children and non-U.S. citizen children unlawfully in the US are often heartbroken by the choices they have to make. How does a parent explain to his or her two teenage children, one, a U.S. citizen and the other a non-U.S. citizen that one can stay in the U.S. while the other cannot? How do they explain that one child must go to an unknown land while the other can remain…Read More
Lawmakers are working to block President Obama's recent effort to stop the deportation of illegal or undocumented immigrants brought into the US as children by granting them deferred action. The GOP has introduced a bill to that effect. The opposition has criticized the president for allegedly bypassing Congress in making its recent decision on deferred action. Some undocumented immigrants are unaware they are in the U.S. unlawfully. For example, many children brought to the U.S. at an early age grow up believing they are American citizens. They have no recollection of life outside the United States. All they know is…Read More
Deferred Action: On June 15, 2012, Janet Napolitano, the Secretary of Homeland Security, announced a new policy. It allows certain undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children to stay. They must not pose a risk to national security or public safety. Additionally, they need to meet specific criteria. Qualified individuals must show that: They came to the United States under the age of sixteen; They have continuously resided in the United States for at least five years preceding June 15th, 2012 and are present in the United States on June 15th, 2012; They are in school, have graduated from…Read More
Welcome to my immigration blog! I’m Osarumwense Iyamu, often called Osas, an immigration attorney devoted to helping individuals and families navigate the U.S. immigration system. With over 15 years of exclusive experience in immigration law, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges and opportunities that immigrants face. This blog is here to be your trusted source for up-to-date immigration news, insights, and helpful guides. Whether you're exploring visa options, understanding green card processes, or aiming for U.S. citizenship, you’ll find valuable resources and guidance right here. My goal is to break down complex legal information into simple, practical advice to empower you…Read More
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS has launched a web-based immigration benefits system called USCIS ELIS. This is a welcome development, especially in the age of technological advancement. It has long been overdue. Historically, USCIS customers have had to apply for most benefits by mail and USCIS employees then review paper files and ship documents between offices to complete the adjudication process. The new system will 1. Modernize the process for filing and adjudicating immigration benefits in the United States. 2. Enable USCIS officers to review and adjudicate online filings from multiple agency locations across the United States.…Read More