Unable to Depart US Due to Pandemic? Avoid Overstay!

Were you admitted to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)? --->  There is no provision of law that would allow you to extend your stay. However, if you are unable to depart before their current period of admission expires due to exigent circumstances, there is an option to request relief in the form of a Satisfactory Departure request. Both U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have authority to handle these requests which grant an individual a period of 30 days in which to depart the U.S.

IBLF during the Pandemic

While our office is closed in accordance with the recommendation of government officials, we are still receiving and processing mail, email, and conducting video and telephone consultations and meetings.  By special arrangement, we can receive documentation that cannot be mailed to our office.  Please call if you have any such special requests.

Virginia Law Criminalizing Gang Activity Not Categorically a CIMT

 On July 19, 2019 the US Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision finding that the Virginia offense of participating in criminal street gang activity is not categorically a crime involving moral turpitude.

The Virginia statute,  Va. Code § 18.2-46.2(A), which prohibits participation in a criminal street gang, is as follows:

Immigration Law

Were you admitted to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)? --->  There is no provision of law that would allow you to extend your stay...

Business Law

While our office is closed in accordance with the recommendation of government officials, we are still receiving and processing mail, email, and conducting...

Good to Know

Were you admitted to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)? --->  There is no provision of law that would allow you to extend your stay...

News and Alert

Travel Security – Frequent Travelers TSA's Pre-Check program to be extended around the country. Less hassle in airport's checkpoints for selected...

Changes in Law

Change in Policy effective June 15, 2012 Deferred Action Granted to Undocumented Youth On June 15, 2012, President Obama announced a new immigration...

Points & Tips

Advance Parole NOT available to Applicants for Deferred Action Applicants for Deferred Action do NOT have the right to travel outside the US until AFTER...