Metz Law Group

02/27/2020

The American Bar Association published today a piece by Matthew Metz on lawyers and climate change.

We feel the heat and breathe the smoke. We read about immense wildfires, vanishing ice, animal extinctions, drought, massive sea levels rising and threats to the food supply, and wonder what will be left of life on Earth in the coming years.

03/30/2019

Luz Metz performs in a powerful drama about immigration court. If you see it, you will never forget what immigration court is like.

The play, written and produced by Seattle-area immigration attorneys, gives audiences a look into the immigration courtroom.

04/04/2018

DID YOU KNOW THAT:
Even if you were detained at the border or ordered by an immigration judge to leave the country, it is very likely that you were given a voluntary departure and not a deportation. If that is the case, it is possible that you can still begin the process toward residency through your legal resident or citizen spouse.

There is a significant difference between the types of departures that immigration grants and each one may have a different immigration consequence.

VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE: this type of exit can take place at the border, a port of entry, in detention, or in the immigration court. It can be given by border patrol or by ICE. This type of procedure will NOT harm a person if they apply for a visa or a green card.

VOLUNTARY RETURN: this type of exit only takes place at the border. It can be given by a border patrol. This type of game will NOT hurt a person if you apply for a visa or a green card.

DEPORTATION OR ORDER OF EXPULSION: this type of exit takes place at the border, the port of entry or any immigration court of the nation. It can be given by border patrol or ICE. This type of departure WILL harm someone if they apply for a visa or a green card. An expedited deportation order prohibits a person from applying for admission to the United States for five (5) years. An expulsion order prevents a person from applying for admission for ten (10) years.

IN SUMMARY:
If you are married to a citizen or legal resident, entered illegally, have a clean criminal record, but were detained at the border or ordered removed in court but do not know what type of exit you had, you may still have possibility to start the process towards legal residence!

If you believe you are eligible and want to consult to evaluate what options you have or do not know what the result was of any border detention or type of deportation, CALL US and we will gladly receive your call. Together we can achieve results!

206-583-2745
[email protected]

03/15/2018

ATTENTION ATTENTION!!

If you answer "Yes" to the following questions, you may be eligible to begin the process toward your legal residence!

ARE YOU MARRIED TO A US CITIZEN OR RESIDENT?
DO I ENTER THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY?
DO YOU HAVE A CLEAN CRIMINAL RECORD FREE OF FELONIES?
ARE YOU AFRAID TO BEGINNING THE PROCESS BECAUSE YOU WERE ONCE STOPPED AT THE BORDER?

Even if you have been detained at the border, it is very likely that you have been given a voluntary departure and not deported. If that is the case, it is possible that you can still begin the process towards residency.

Before leaving the country for a consular interview in your country of origin, it is VERY important that you have obtained a Provisional Waiver for Illegal Presence, better known as the 601A waiver.

Through this pardon, certain qualifying relatives of US citizens or legal residents can request a waiver for having entered and remained illegally in the country before leaving the US to appear for their interview in the US consulate in their country of origin.

Qualifying Relatives can be:

- A spouse who is a US citizens or resident
- A parent who is a US citizen or resident

Unfortunately, for the waiver of the illegal presence, children are not considered as a qualifying relative.

If you believe you are eligible and want to consult to evaluate what options you have or do not know what the result was of any detention at the border, CALL US and we will gladly receive your call. Together we can achieve results!

206-583-2745
[email protected]

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01/14/2018

USCIS is now accepting DACA renewals!

ATTENTION !
USCIS has made the announcement about DACA renewals!!

Thanks to the California Federal District Judge, William Alsup, stated that Trump’s decision to rescind DACA was improper, DACA is back (for now)!

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

It means that the court requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to continue DACA and accept applications to renew DACA status for those who have DACA and those who were not able to make the October deadline.

If you previously received DACA and your DACA expired ON or AFTER Sept. 5, 2016, you may still file your DACA request as a renewal request.

If you previously received DACA and it expired or terminated BEFORE Sept. 5, 2016, then you CANNOT request DACA as a renewal BUT may nonetheless file a new initial DACA.

USCIS is NOT accepting requests from individuals who have never before been granted deferred action under DACA.

NOTE:
This is ONLY for recipients and NOT for new applicants. . (DHS does NOT have to accept new applications)

WHAT TO KNOW NOW:

The Judge’s order is very likely to be challenged and a new announcement can be made by the Trump Administration that overcomes the Judge’s order. If this happens, the window for filing DACA renewals could be VERY short.

WHAT WE RECOMMEND:

Get all the documents together that you will need to renew including your passport photos and filing fee of $495 asap.

SEEK assistance from an experienced immigrarion attorney or legal clinic to make sure your DACA renewal packet is well done.

GET INFORMED: Explore all your immigration options with an experienced immigration attorney and stay updated on DACA news.

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If you need help with your DACA renewal and/or want to explore other options. Feel free to call us at 206-583-2745 or email us your questions to [email protected].

10/16/2017

ATTENTION ATTENTION!
You can get your legal residence if you have TPS!
The Federal Court of 9th Circuit decided that TPS constitutes a legal entry to the United States!
This means that people with TPS will be able to demonstrate legal entry into the country and can obtain their legal permanent residence (Green Card) through their spouses or children.

If you live in one of the following states, you can begin the process to get your Green Card!

Washington
Alaska
Arizona
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Oregon

If you believe you are eligible and would like more information, call us at 206-583-2745.

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07/27/2017

Washington state courts may shield immigrants' status amid Trump fears.

Prosecutors and activists say undocumented survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault fear turning to the legal system amid Trump presidency

06/26/2017

Did you know that there are more than 150 visas for the United States? For some visas there are extensions and opportunities to adjust your status to legal residency!

Not in Washington State? It does not matter. Immigration laws are at the federal level, which allow us to represent our clients in different parts of the world.

We proudly work with clients nationwide and as well as worldwide!

Here are some types of visas that we specialize in. Call us today for a brief free case evaluation at 206-583-2745.

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FAMILY BASED
* U.S. Citizens can petition for: their spouses, minor children, married or unmarried adult children, and Fiancé.
* U.S. Residents can petition for their: spouses and unmarried children.

HUMANITARIAN VISAS & WAIVERS
* U & T Visa – Victims of Human Trafficking & Serious Crimes
* VAWA – Victims of Domestic Violence
* Asylum - Victims of Persecution
* Waivers of Inadmissibility – available for certain relatives of U.S. Citizens

EMPLOYMENT BASED
* H-1B – Professional Workers
* L-1B – Specialized Employees
* R – Religious Workers
* TN/TD – Mexican and Canadian NAFTA Professional Worker
* EB1/EB2 - Workers without the need of a Labor Certification

BUSINESS
* EB-5 – Investor
* L-1A – Corporate

Call us today for a brief free case evaluation at 206-583-2745.