Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Re: Immigration

You might qualify under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act if you had an immigrant petition or labor certification filed for you directly or if you are a derivative of someone who had one filed before 4/30/01 (and were present in the U.S. on 12/20/00). The employer should understand that there might be employer liability for hiring you if you remain on the job while the case is pending and you'd need to know that you could be put in removal proceedings were you to apply. The likelihood of that is rather remote at this time (which could change), though it remains a possibility. And there are some strategies to decrease the likelihood of a problem.

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Re: Immigration

There may be some options for you to remain in the U.S., for example through a green card petition by an employer or immediate relative (example: USC or LPR spouse), if you filed another immigrant petition before April 30, 2001, and were physically present in the U.S. Dec. 21, 2000. Having this previous petition could allow you to get a green card even if you have unlawful presence or have overstayed.

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