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Carlos Maury – Page 6
Articles by Carlos Maury
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Denaturalization: Losing U.S. Citizenship
What denaturalization means for naturalized citizens, the legal grounds the government must prove, and what to do if your citizenship is challenged.
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BIA: Ask DHS for a Stay of Removal First
The BIA held that a noncitizen with a final removal order should ask DHS for a stay first before asking the Board. What this means for your case.
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Motions to Reopen and Reconsider a Removal Order
A removal order isn't always final. We explain motions to reopen and reconsider, their strict 30- and 90-day deadlines, and the key exception.
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Petition for Review: Challenging a Removal Order in Federal Court
A final removal order can sometimes be challenged in a federal court of appeals. Learn the 30-day deadline, where to file, and what the law requires first.
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Detention After a Removal Order: The 90-Day Period and Beyond
After a final removal order, the law sets a 90-day removal period. What it says about detention, supervision, and what happens when removal isn't possible.
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The U Visa: Protection for Victims of Crime Who Help Police
The U visa offers status to certain crime victims who assist law enforcement. The four requirements the law sets, the qualifying crimes, and why it exists.
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Employment-Based Green Cards: The EB Preference Categories
A green card through work runs through five employment-based categories. What EB-1 through EB-5 cover, from extraordinary ability to investment.
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VAWA Self-Petition: Immigration Protection for Abuse Survivors
VAWA lets an abused spouse, child, or parent seek a green card without the abuser. Who qualifies, what the law requires, and how confidentiality works.
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The T Visa: Immigration Protection for Trafficking Survivors
The T visa gives status to trafficking survivors. The law's four requirements, the exceptions for trauma and minors, and how it differs from the U visa.
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TPS for Lebanon Extended Six Months
DHS automatically extended TPS for Lebanon through November 27, 2026, and auto-extended certain work permits. What changed and what to do.
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The Citizenship Test: English and Civics Requirements
Most citizenship applicants must pass an English and civics test. Learn the 50/20 and 55/15 age exemptions and the disability exception.
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Expedited Removal and the Credible Fear Interview
Expedited removal lets officers deport some people without a hearing before a judge. Who it covers and the asylum exception: the credible fear interview.
