The possibility
of comprehensive immigration reform has been in
the forefront of the news for the last several
months. Thousands of people in the United States
are currently waiting for developments in
immigration law. Even more, who are in the
United States illegally, believe the passing of
new laws will lead to amnesty or eventual
citizenship.
Waiting for a new law to pass, however, may
prevent you from obtaining immigration benefits
now, and may even lead to possible denials of
immigration status in the future. Those who are
hoping for “amnesty” may find it more productive
to begin their immigration cases now, since
there are many ways of obtaining a green card in
the U.S., even for those here illegally.
If you are married to a U.S. citizen or have
relatives who are citizens, there may be
different avenues available to you today that
would make you eligible to receive your
permanent residency. If you have been a victim
of persecution in your home country, you may be
eligible for asylum. If you have been in the
U.S. for a certain length of time, you may also
be eligible for immigration status. These are
just a few examples of the groups of people who
can begin their immigration cases today so that
they may obtain permanent residency.
More important, there are many people who are
waiting for immigration reform to pass believing
that this will provide them a clear and free
path to citizenship. This is simply not the
case. In fact, many people who have legal
options available to them now, may lose those
options should any immigration reform be passed
in the future. Furthermore, while it is likely
that one day immigration reform may pass, we
have no idea what benefits, if any, it would
provide.
Rather than wait for an amnesty that may never
arrive, take steps today to obtain legal status
in the United States. Meanwhile, if any
immigration reform is passed before your case is
completed, there will be less of a chance that
your status will be compromised. Finally, simply
waiting and not taking any action is almost
never a good idea.
Kraft & Associates may be able to help you
obtain immigration benefits today. Please call
us to schedule a consultation. |
