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Asylum is a means by which individuals who fear persecution if they return to their home country may be allowed to remain in the United States and, ultimately, become lawful permanent residents. ...

In December 2019, Congress passed legislation that will allow certain Liberian nationals to apply for permanent residency in the United States. Applicants who properly file will be eligible for ...

Now that comprehensive immigration reform is being widely discussed it is important to make sure you receive accurate information and only deal with licensed professionals when seeking advise and ...

Due to current restrictions on access to long-term care facilities due to the Covid-19 outbreak, many people are wondering how to begin planning if a family member is in need of long-term care. ...

On Thursday, April 26 th Kelli Y. Allen Elder Law held an interactive educational event. In this event we discussed a wide range of topics that included Medicaid, estate recovery and asset protection. ...

Many seniors are faced with the issue of how to pay for long-term skilled nursing care. In North Carolina, the monthly rate for skilled nursing care ranges from about $6500 to over $10,000 per month. ...

Domestic violence is the attempt to cause bodily injury, or intentionally causing bodily injury upon an individual or upon a minor child residing with or in the custody of that individual by a person ...

In North Carolina, alimony is an order for payment for the support and maintenance of a spouse or former spouse for a specified or for an indefinite term. A “dependent spouse” is a spouse who is ...

Equitable distribution is the legal term in North Carolina for the process of dividing marital and divisible property. Equitable is not synonymous with equal and a 50/50 split is not required. ...

Puede parecer que la ley de inmigración y la ley de derecho de familia son mundos aparte sin superposición alguna. De hecho, hay tres situaciones muy comunes en las que es posible que necesite los ...

It may seem like immigration law and family law are worlds apart with no overlap. In fact, there are three very common situations in which you just may need the services of an attorney who can assist ...

Family-based immigration begins with a petition filed by a qualifying relative. The following chart indicates which relatives may petition. No other familial relationship allows for a U.S. citizen or ...

Law Office of Kelli Y. Allen, PLLC is excited to announce our new legal fee financing program. Through a partnership with FlexxBuy. KYA clients can now apply for up to 60 months financing for legal ...

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we temporarily closed our offices but continued to assist clients remotely. We are pleased to announce that, on May 11 th , we will be able to offer in-person ...

On April 22 nd , the President signed an executive order effectively preventing people from becoming permanent residents for two months. The ban is intended to limit both the spread of the coronavirus ...

Do you need to obtain a green card so you can legally reside and work in the United States? Are you worried about the difficulties you will face transitioning to a new country? If so, you should ...

The Senate parliamentarian will soon decide whether Democrats can include immigration reforms in their $3.5 trillion social spending plan, according to Politico and sources close to the matter. ...

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program has been in and out of court for the past few years, leaving the young adults it protects (known as Dreamers) with uncertain futures. On ...

On January 20, 2021, President Biden sent to Congress a proposal for comprehensive immigration reform. This is the first real possibility since 2013 that meaningful immigration reform may actually ...

How Criminal Convictions Make Immigration More Challenging Many of the United States’ immigration policies and messaging target the “criminal alien” as a justification for increased enforcement and ...

Crimmigration refers to the intersection between criminal law and immigration law. While anyone facing a criminal charge will potentially be impacted in numerous ways, non-U.S. citizens, also have ...

“Crimmigración” se refiere a la intersección entre el derecho penal y la ley de inmigración. Si bien cualquier persona que se enfrente a un cargo penal, se verá potencialmente afectado de muchas ...

Effective September 11, 2018, immigration agencies will no longer be required to issue Requests for Evidence (RFE) or Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID) prior to denying an application for immigration ...

Immigration Courts are a specialized system of courts that are dedicated to immigration law cases throughout the United States. These courts are run by the U. S. Department of Justice, and ...

Mediation, as used in law, is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), a way of resolving disputes between two or more parties with concrete effects. The parties discuss their disputes with the ...

NATURALIZATION Nationalization is the process by which foreign nationals gain United States citizenship. Most permanent residents are eligible to apply for naturalization after holding permanent ...

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program has been in and out of court for the past few years, leaving the young adults it protects (known as Dreamers) with uncertain futures. On ...

On April 22 nd , the President signed an executive order effectively preventing people from becoming permanent residents for two months. The ban is intended to limit both the spread of the coronavirus ...

Recent guest speaking at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Huntersville, NC

People often ask whether they are eligible to receive their green card if they have been in the United States for over 10 years. Unfortunately, the answer to that is "no"; 10 years of physical ...

Venezuelans Residing in the United States Are Granted a Temporary Stay Department of Homeland Security secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas designated Venezuela for temporary protected status (TPS) in an ...

A U-visa is a non-immigrant visa designed for victims of certain crimes that occur in the United States. It serves a dual purpose, in that it benefits law enforcement as well as the crime victim. The ...

Below are the priority dates as of September 1, 2011, as published in the Visa Bulletin. If you are awaiting a visa number and have an approved I-130 or I-140 dated prior to the date listed for your ...

Below are the priority dates as of August 1, 2011, as published in the Visa Bulletin. If you are awaiting a visa number and have an approved I-130 or I-140 dated prior to the date listed for your ...

Below are the priority dates as of July 1, 2011. If you are awaiting a visa number and have an approved I-130 or I-140 dated prior to the date listed for your category, you are now eligible to apply ...