01/30/2017
President Trumps executive action order over the weekend has already impacted thousands of immigrants, refugees, and lawful permanent residents. Although there has been a temporary stay, as of now there is no indication from Department of Homeland Security or Customs and border patrol that they plan to cease enforcement of Trumps executive order. It is important to reach out to an immigration attorney if you have any questions regarding your status or if you want to stay informed about your legal rights. Please contact Nguyen Lee Law Group if you have any questions or want to schedule a meeting with an immigration attorney. (240) 204-6481.
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If you are a green card holder (lawful permanent resident) outside of the U.S. please reach out to an immigration attorney before you travel back to the U.S.
If you do plan to travel back to the US, you should fill out a USCIS G-28 form first that officially appoints an attorney to represent you in immigration situations and have that completed form with you as you board your flight.
The refugee program is being halted immediately, for at least 120 days.
This will mean that anyone, anywhere in the process, will not move forward. The effort to resettle Syrian refugees in the U.S. is being halted indefinitely.
Other info:
If you are non-citizen, even green card holder (lawful permanent residents), from one of the seven countries named, and you are ALREADY INSIDE the U.S., plan to DELAY all international travel for at least 90 days.
IF YOU LEAVE YOU ARE LIKELY TO BE DENIED RE-ENTRY.
If you are a non-citizen from one of the seven countries named, and you are OUTSIDE of the U.S., you will face issues at the airport upon attempting to re-enter the US.
IF YOU ARE ASKED TO SIGN AN I-407 AT THE AIRPORT OR BORDER DO NOT SIGN IT, ASK FOR THE SUPERVISOR WHO HANDLES LPR ADMISSIONS.
If you sign it, you will be giving up your green card.
Please keep looking for updates in the coming days to assess your travel options. If you are facing an emergency at the airport or are returning to the US in the coming days, please have this number on hand: CAIR National: (202) 488-8787