Immigration Through "The Registry" Provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act - Mikin Law Firm, Immigration Attorney San Francisco, Immigration Lawyer San Francisco, Bay Area Immigration Attorney

Immigration Through "The Registry" Provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act

If you have been present in the United States since January 1, 1972, you may be eligible for the “registry” provisions of our immigration laws which would allow you to obtain lawful permanent residence even if you are illegally in the United States now, or if you initially entered the U.S. illegally.

You are eligible to apply for permanent residence if you:

Entered the United States prior to January 1, 1972;
Have continuously resided in the United States since entry;
Are a person of good moral character;
Are neither ineligible for citizenship, except for the requirement of five years of lawful permanent residence, nor inadmissible for participation in terrorist activities, certain criminal or security grounds, or for alien smuggling;
Never participated in Nazi persecutions or genocide;

Note: Any alien who has at any time engaged in terrorist activities is ineligible for registry. Further, any alien who fails to appear at a removal hearing, or who fails to depart after agreeing to voluntary departure, is ineligible for registry for a period of ten years.

This is just a small portion of information and the extent of complexity of green card issuance. Green Card processing can be extremely difficult and confusing. If you would like the assistance of an experienced immigration lawyer, please contact or call Mikin Law Firm at 1-415-601-0210 to schedule a consultation today.

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