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Abogado de inmigración responde: Venezolano, si tienes solicitud de asilo pendiente, no salgas del país sin consultar con un abogado

BY: Brian Becker/Abogado de Inmigracion
Especial para El Sentinel
(Apr 09, 2021)

P: Mi esposa, nuestros hijos y yo llegamos con visas de turista en el 2019 desde Venezuela. Consultamos con un abogado que nos convenció para solicitar asilo político con la intención de obtener los permisos de trabajo. Pero mi esposa tuvo que regresar a Venezuela en junio del año pasado (su mamá está delicada) y su visa ya venció.

Entiendo que calificamos para TPS pero mi prioridad es traer a mi esposa porque es ella quien cuida a nuestros hijos.

¿Qué nos recomienda?

Anónimo, vía correo electrónico

R: El asilo político es para las personas que pueden comprobar que si regresan a su país natal, van a ser perseguidos o asesinados a causa de su religión, raza, nacionalidad, opinión política o por pertenecer a un grupo social en particular. Las condiciones generales del país (como la situación política en Venezuela) sin pruebas particulares para el solicitante no son una suficiente base para obtener un asilo político.

Pero por el peligro en el país, el Presidente Joe Biden otorgó Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) para los venezolanos presentes en Estados Unidos antes del 8 de marzo.

Con el TPS, no te pueden deportar y califican para un permiso de trabajo. No mencionaste nada la base legal para calificar para asilo político.

Por haber ingresado con visa de turista y no presentar una extensión o cambio a otro estatus, después de los 6 meses ya estás fuera de estatus. La solicitud de asilo te permite permanecer en el país sin riesgo a ser deportado.

Pero, si no es aprobada, el funcionario puede transferir el caso a corte para un proceso de deportación (por quedarte más del tiempo otorgado). Ya que el TPS es un estatus legal, no estarías sujeto a un proceso de deportación. Por ende, tú y tus hijos deben presentar las solicitudes para TPS.

Si tu esposa fue la principal en el caso, probablemente no va a poder regresar al país porque regresando al país de donde solicitaste asilo político es fraude. Pero si tu fuiste el principal, ella va a necesitar una visa para poder volver. Si presentaste la solicitud para asilo antes del vencimiento de los 6 meses como turista y si tu esposa no ha trabajado sin permiso, ella no estaría sujeta a los castigos de 3 y 10 años.

Por no estar presente, probablemente ella no va a calificar para el TPS. Además, ella abandono su solicitud para asilo político si se fue sin obtener un permiso de viaje.

Deberías consultar con otro abogado con experiencia porque el caso de tu esposa es complicado.

Para otras respuestas a preguntas de inmigración, visita “Inmigracion – NOTICIAS El Sentinel Sur de Florida” en Facebook.

[Brian G. Becker es abogado de inmigración. Envía tus preguntas a brianimmigration@yahoo.com, a Becker & Associates, P.A., 5301 N. Federal Highway, Suite 260, Boca Ratón, FL 33487, (561) 674-0080 o visita bgbimmigration.com. Toda correspondencia está sujeta a edición y publicación.]

Immigration lawyer responds: Venezuelan, if you have a pending asylum application, do not leave the country without consulting a lawyer

BY: Brian Becker/Immigration Attorney
Exclusive to The Sentinel.
(Apr 09, 2021)

Q: My wife, our children and I arrived with tourist visas in 2019 from Venezuela. We consulted with a lawyer who convinced us to apply for political asylum with the intention of obtaining work permits. But my wife had to return to Venezuela in June of last year (her mother is delicate) and her visa has already expired.

I understand that we qualify for TPS but my priority is to bring my wife because she is the one who takes care of our children.

What do you recommend?

Anonymous, via email

A: Political asylum is for people who can prove that if they return to their native country, they will be persecuted or killed because of their religion, race, nationality, political opinion or because they belong to a particular social group. The general conditions of the country (such as the political situation in Venezuela) without particular evidence for the applicant are not a sufficient basis for obtaining political asylum.

But because of the danger in the country, President Joe Biden granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans present in the United States before March 8.

With TPS, you cannot be deported and qualify for a work permit. You did not mention anything about the legal basis to qualify for political asylum.

For having entered with a tourist visa and not submitting an extension or change to another status, after 6 months you are already out of status. The asylum application allows you to stay in the country without the risk of being deported.

But, if it is not approved, the officer can transfer the case to court for removal proceedings (for staying longer than the allotted time). Since TPS is a legal status, you would not be subject to deportation proceedings. Therefore, you and your children must apply for TPS.

If your wife was the main one in the case, she will probably not be able to return to the country because returning to the country from which you applied for political asylum is fraud. But if you were the main one, she will need a visa to be able to return. If you applied for asylum before the expiration of the 6 months as a tourist and if your wife has not worked without permission, she would not be subject to the penalties of 3 and 10 years.

By not being present, she probably will not qualify for TPS. Furthermore, she abandoned her application for political asylum if she left without obtaining a travel permit.

You should consult with another experienced attorney because your wife’s case is complicated.

For other answers to immigration questions, visit “Immigration – South Florida Sentinel NEWS” on Facebook.

[Brian G. Becker is an immigration lawyer. Send your questions to brianimmigration@yahoo.com , to Becker & Associates, PA, 5301 N. Federal Highway, Suite 260, Boca Raton, FL 33487, (561) 674-0080 or visit bgbimmigration.com . All correspondence is subject to editing and publication.]

Abogado de inmigración responde: Dudas sobre el TPS otorgado a los venezolanos

BY: Brian Becker/Abogado de Inmigracion
Especial para El Sentinel
(Mar 16, 2021)

P: Soy venezolano. Mi familia y yo venimos con visa de turista el año pasado. Contratamos a un abogado para presentar una extensión de estadía porque estaba investigando oportunidades de inversión. El abogado me recomendó aplicar para un asilo político. Le contesté que no tenía pruebas. Trató de convencerme pero sabiendo que no califico, colgué el teléfono y perdí toda confianza en él. Yo sé que muchos venezolanos aplican pero también sé que sin pruebas hay riesgo de ser deportado. Ahora que el presidente autorizó el TPS, no sé si debo aplicar.

¿Me puede explicar los pros y los contras del TPS?

Anónimo, vía correo electrónico

R: El TPS (Estatus de Protección Temporal) es otorgado por el Departamento de Seguridad Interna para ciudadanos de ciertos países en guerra, catástrofe natural, etc., que estén presentes en Estados Unidos y el regresar a su país natal sería peligroso.

Se trata de un estatus legal temporal hasta que la situación peligrosa termine. Los solicitantes también califican para un permiso de trabajo. Aunque la situación política en Venezuela tiene años deteriorándose, por fin el nuevo director del Departamento de Seguridad Interna, Alejandro Mayorkas, aprobó el TPS para los venezolanos.

Cualquier ciudadano venezolano presente en Estados Unidos antes del 8 de marzo del presente año puede presentar la solicitud para el TPS y también para el permiso de trabajo. Pero, las personas con una convicción por una felonía o 2 o más delitos menores no calificarán para el TPS.

En Florida, una convicción por manejar sin licencia es un delito menor. Por cualquier arresto, debes consultar con un abogado.

En tu caso, si sigues manteniendo tu estatus legal, al presentar y aprobar el TPS antes del vencimiento de tu estatus de turista (B-2), calificarías en el futuro para solicitar la residencia a través de una oferta de trabajo de una compañía ante el Departamento de Trabajo (certificación laboral).

Para las personas que habían ingresado ilegalmente (cruzando la frontera), aunque califican para el TPS, solamente una reforma migratoria les permitiría solicitar la residencia.

Para los que ingresaron con visa (incluyendo aquellos que solicitaron asilo político), necesitarían una reforma migratoria para aplicar para la residencia permanente (o matrimonio con ciudadano o quizás a través de hijo(a) ciudadano mayor de 21 años).

Hiciste bien en no presentar una solicitud para asilo político si en realidad no calificas (estuviera arriesgándote una acusación de fraude y una posible deportación). Si sigues manteniendo tu estatus legal al obtener TPS, una compañía te puede patrocinar para una certificación laboral para la residencia permanente. Debes consultar con otro abogado en seguida.

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Immigration lawyer responds: Doubts about TPS granted to Venezuelans

BY: Brian Becker/Immigration Attorney
Exclusive to The Sentinel.
(Mar 16, 2021)

Q: I am Venezuelan. My family and I came on a tourist visa last year. We hired an attorney to file an extension of stay because he was researching investment opportunities. The lawyer recommended that I apply for political asylum. I replied that I had no proof. He tried to convince me but knowing I don’t qualify, I hung up the phone and lost all confidence in him. I know that many Venezuelans apply but I also know that without evidence there is a risk of being deported. Now that the president authorized TPS, I don’t know if I should apply.

Can you explain the pros and cons of TPS to me?

Anonymous, via email

A: TPS (Temporary Protected Status) is granted by the Department of Homeland Security for citizens of certain countries at war, natural catastrophe, etc., who are present in the United States and returning to their home country would be dangerous.

It is a temporary legal status until the dangerous situation is over. Applicants also qualify for a work permit. Although the political situation in Venezuela has deteriorated for years, the new director of the Department of Internal Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, finally approved TPS for Venezuelans.

Any Venezuelan citizen present in the United States before March 8 of this year can apply for TPS and also for a work permit. But, people with a conviction for a felony or 2 or more misdemeanors will not qualify for TPS.

In Florida, a conviction for driving without a license is a misdemeanor. For any arrest, you should consult with an attorney.

In your case, if you continue to maintain your legal status, by presenting and approving the TPS before the expiration of your tourist status (B-2), you would qualify in the future to apply for residency through a job offer from a company before the Department of Labor (labor certification).

For people who had entered illegally (crossing the border), although they qualify for TPS, only immigration reform would allow them to apply for residency.

For those who entered with a visa (including those who applied for political asylum), they would need an immigration reform to apply for permanent residence (or marriage with a citizen or perhaps through a citizen child over 21 years of age).

You were right not to apply for political asylum if you don’t really qualify (you are risking a fraud charge and possible deportation). If you continue to maintain your legal status by obtaining TPS, a company can sponsor you for a labor certification for permanent residence. You should consult with another attorney right away.

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Tu abogado de inmigración: Si eres inmigrante, esto es todo lo que debes saber durante la pandemia del coronavirus

BY: Brian Becker/Abogado de Inmigracion
Especial para El Sentinel
(March 20, 2020)

Aquí esta información importante a ser considerada, por los inmigrantes, durante la pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19):

Si estás de visita con visa de turista (B-1/B-2), puedes presentar una extensión de estatus con el formulario I-539. Debes adjuntar al formulario la razón por la extensión (por ejemplo, que tu estatus va a vencer y no hay manera de salir del país). Puedes pedir una extensión hasta por 6 meses. Dado lo que está pasando, la Oficina de Ciudadanía y Servicios de Inmigración (USCIS) debe aprobar las solicitudes sin ningún problema.

Si te encuentras bajo el programa de exención de visado (“visa waiver” o ESTA) donde otorgan una estadía por 90 días, puedes pedir una extensión a través de inspecciones deferidas de la Oficina de Aduana y Protección Fronteriza (CPB). Las direcciones, horarios y números telefónicos se encuentran en la página: https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/deferred-inspection-sites

Las oficinas de USCIS permanecerán cerradas al público hasta el 1 de abril. Pero están trabajando y continúan procesando los casos. Si tienes una cita pendiente, USCIS te enviará una nueva. Alrededor del 1 abril, decidirán si van a extender su política. No sabemos cuánto les tomará reprogramar las citas.

Para cualquier pregunta, llama al Centro de Servicio al (800) 375-5283. Para casos de residencia, entre la pandemia actual y el nuevo formulario de carga pública (formulario I-944), esto también va a causar largos atrasos en la programación de citas para casos presentados a partir del 24 de febrero (cuando entró en efecto) y también las decisiones de los casos.

Como los centros de servicio de USCIS siguen funcionando, deberías seguir presentando sus casos y evitar el gran riesgo de perder tu estatus legal por no hacer nada. Además, algunas formas puedes presentarse en línea: Renovación o reemplazo de tu tarjeta de residencia (I-90); petición familiar (I-130); solicitud para extender o cambiar tu estatus (I-539); naturalización (N-400); apelación de negación de naturalización (N-336); Reemplazo de certificados de naturalización o ciudadanía (N-565); certificado de ciudadanía (N-600); y certificado de ciudadanía para hijos de ciudadano que residen en otro país (N-600K).

Las cortes de inmigración están abiertas. Para casos donde las personas no están detenidas, van a reprogramar las audiencias ya programadas hasta el 10 de abril.

Para los casos de las personas detenidas, todo sigue igual. Aunque están permitiendo a los abogados visitar a los clientes, no así a los familiares o amistades.

Las oficinas de asilo político y donde toman las huellas digitales estarán cerradas hasta por lo menos el primero de abril.

Si tienes una cita para reportar a la Oficina de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) en Miramar, puedes llamar al (954) 843-5800 para reprogramar la cita. Supuestamente, los oficiales van a llamar a los que tienen cita y a su abogado (si lo tuviere) si no tienen que reportarse. Para estar seguro, debes llamar.

Para presentar una estadía de deportación (formulario I-246) la están aceptando por correo (a la oficina donde normalmente se presenta en persona). Los lugares donde se paga una fianza son limitados. En la Florida, sólo están aceptándolos en Miramar, Orlando, y Jacksonville.

Ayer ICE publicá información de que los oficiales no acercaran a centros médicos, incluyendo oficinas de médicos, clínicas, e instalaciones de atención urgente al menos que haya circunstancias extraordinarias. ICE no quiere que nadie falte de buscar asesoramiento medico por temor a ser arrestado.

Si necesitas más información, debes llamar a un abogado. Muchas oficinas de los abogados están abiertas y otros están trabajando desde su casa. Un abogado miembro de la Asociación de Abogados de Inmigración Americana (AILA) puede contestar tus preguntas. Por ejemplo, si necesitas contactar a una oficina de ICE, CBP o USCIS, el abogado puede guiarte. La pagina web de AILA es www.aila.org.

Lo más importante: no entrés en pánico y trata mantenerte (tu y tu familia) saludable.

Mantén la calma que todo pasará.

Your immigration attorney: If you are an immigrant, this is all you need to know during the coronavirus pandemic

BY: Brian Becker/Immigration Attorney
Exclusive to The Sentinel.
(March 20, 2020)

Here is important information to be considered by immigrants during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19):

If you are visiting with a tourist visa (B-1 / B-2), you can file an extension of status with form I-539. You must attach the reason for the extension to the form (for example, that your status will expire and there is no way to leave the country). You can request an extension for up to 6 months. Given what is going on, the Office of Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) should approve the applications without any problem.

If you are under the visa waiver (ESTA) program where they grant a 90-day stay, you can request an extension through deferred inspections of the Customs and Border Protection Office (CPB). Addresses, hours and phone numbers are on the page: https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/deferred-inspection-sites

USCIS offices will be closed to the public until April 1. But they are working and continue to process the cases. If you have a pending appointment, USCIS will send you a new one. Around April 1, they will decide whether to extend their policy. We don’t know how long it will take them to reschedule appointments.

For any questions, call the Service Center at (800) 375-5283. For residency cases, between the current pandemic and the new public charge form (form I-944), this will also cause long delays in scheduling appointments for cases filed after February 24 (when it went into effect) and also the decisions of the cases.

As USCIS service centers continue to function, you should continue to present their cases and avoid the great risk of losing your legal status by doing nothing. In addition, some forms can be submitted online: Renewal or replacement of your green card (I-90); family petition (I-130); application to extend or change your status (I-539); naturalization (N-400); denial of naturalization appeal (N-336); Replacement of certificates of naturalization or citizenship (N-565); certificate of citizenship (N-600); and certificate of citizenship for children of a citizen residing in another country (N-600K).

Immigration courts are open. For cases where people are not detained, they will reschedule hearings already scheduled until April 10.

For the cases of detained people, everything remains the same. Although they are allowing lawyers to visit clients, they are not allowing family or friends to visit.

Fingerprinting and political asylum offices will be closed until at least April 1.

If you have an appointment to report to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office (ICE) in Miramar, you can call (954) 843-5800 to reschedule the appointment. Officers are supposed to call those who have an appointment and their lawyer (if they have one) if they don’t have to report. To be sure, you must call.

To file a deportation stay (Form I-246) they are accepting it by mail (to the office where it is normally filed in person). The places where a bond is paid are limited. In Florida, they are only being accepted in Miramar, Orlando, and Jacksonville.

Yesterday ICE released information that officers will not approach medical centers, including doctors’ offices, clinics, and urgent care facilities unless there are extraordinary circumstances. ICE does not want anyone to miss seeking medical advice for fear of being arrested.

If you need more information, you should call an attorney. Many lawyer offices are open and others are working from home. An attorney member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) can answer your questions. For example, if you need to contact an ICE, CBP or USCIS office, the attorney can guide you. AILA’s website is www.aila.org.

Most importantly: don’t panic and try to stay (you and your family) healthy.

Keep calm that everything will pass.

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Tu abogado de inmigración responde: No botes tu dinero siguiendo consejos de persona que no es abogado

BY: Brian Becker/Abogado de Inmigracion
Especial para El Sentinel
(January 27, 2020)

P: Soy residente. No puedo hacerme ciudadana porque no hablo inglés. Mi hija ingresó como turista hace 2 años. Pagamos al mismo paralegal que me ayudó con mi residencia para la aplicación de ella. Pero se la negaron porque se encuentra fuera de estatus. El paralegal me sugiere presentar una apelación porque la decisión es incorrecta. ¿Qué recomienda?

~ Anónima, vía correo electrónico

R: Ni se te ocurra contratarlo de nuevo. Si has leído mi columna por los últimos 15 años, deberías saber que las únicas personas autorizadas para dar consejo legal son los abogados con licencia vigente.

La licencia es para proteger al abogado tanto como al público. Un “paralegal” es cualquier persona que trabaja bajo la autoridad de un abogado y no está autorizada para trabajar independientemente.

Si tu hija no mantuvo un estatus legal, la decisión de USCIS es correcta y la decisión no puede apelarse. Tú, como residente permanente, calificas para presentar una petición familiar (I-130) para ella. Normalmente el número de visas está atrasado para cónyuges e hijos menores de residentes, pero desde julio del año pasado se ha mantenido actualizado.

Pero, para poder calificar, tu hija tuvo que haber manteniendo su estatus legal desde el momento que ingresó al país hasta la solicitud para la residencia permanente fue presentada. Con la estadía legal de tu hija ya vencida, no califica para ajustar su estatus en Estados Unidos como hija menor de residente (si es mayor de 21 años, el número de visas está atrasado aproximadamente 5 años y medio).

Si todavía es menor de 18 años, ella debe regresar a su país y solicitar la visa de inmigrante ante el Centro Nacional de Visas (NVC) y, después de obtener la visa estampada en su pasaporte, al reingresar obtendría la residencia permanente. Pero si es mayor de 18, al salir del país, ella puede estar sujeta al castigo de 3 ó 10 años (dependiendo de su edad). Aunque podría solicitar un perdón del castigo, no se garantiza una aprobación.

El estatus de tu hija está en peligro (el Departamento de Seguridad Interna puede ponerla bajo un proceso de deportación). Deberías consultar con un abogado con experiencia inmediatamente.

Your immigration lawyer responds: Do not throw your money following advice from a person who is not a lawyer

BY: Brian Becker/Immigration Attorney
Exclusive to The Sentinel.
(January 27, 2020)

Q: I am a resident. I can’t become a citizen because I don’t speak English. My daughter entered as a tourist 2 years ago. We paid the same paralegal who helped me with my residence for her application. But they refused because it is out of status. The paralegal suggests that I file an appeal because the decision is incorrect. What do you recommend?

~ Anonymous, via email

A: Don’t even think about hiring him again. If you have read my column for the past 15 years, you should know that the only people authorized to give legal advice are the current licensed lawyers.

The license is to protect the lawyer as much as the public. A “paralegal” is any person who works under the authority of a lawyer and is not authorized to work independently.

If your daughter did not maintain legal status, the USCIS decision is correct and the decision cannot be appealed. You, as a permanent resident, qualify to file a family petition (I-130) for her. Normally the number of visas is late for spouses and minor children of residents, but since July last year it has been kept updated.

But, in order to qualify, your daughter must have maintained her legal status from the moment she entered the country until the application for permanent residence was filed. With your daughter’s legal stay expired, she does not qualify to adjust her status in the United States as a minor resident daughter (if she is over 21 years old, the number of visas is approximately 5 and a half years late).

If she is still under 18, she must return to her country and apply for an immigrant visa before the National Visa Center (NVC) and, after obtaining the visa stamped in her passport, upon re-entering she would obtain permanent residence. But if she is over 18, when leaving the country, she may be subject to the punishment of 3 or 10 years (depending on her age). Although you may request forgiveness of punishment, an approval is not guaranteed.

Your daughter’s status is in danger (the Department of Homeland Security can put her under deportation proceedings). You should consult with an experienced lawyer immediately.

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Abogado de inmigración responde: Venezolano, si tienes solicitud de asilo pendiente, no salgas del país sin consultar con un abogado

Immigration lawyer responds: Venezuelan, if you have a pending asylum application, do not leave the country without consulting a lawyer

Abogado de inmigración responde: Dudas sobre el TPS otorgado a los venezolanos

Immigration lawyer responds: Doubts about TPS granted to Venezuelans

Tu abogado de inmigración: Si eres inmigrante, esto es todo lo que debes saber durante la pandemia del coronavirus

Your immigration attorney: If you are an immigrant, this is all you need to know during the coronavirus pandemic

Tu abogado de inmigración responde: No botes tu dinero siguiendo consejos de persona que no es abogado

Your immigration lawyer responds: Do not throw your money following advice from a person who is not a lawyer

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