Interview with Kevin Tracy, Immigration Attorney
Kevin M. Tracy
Immigration lawyer Kevin M. Tracy, from his office in San Diego, California, predicts that there will be more deportations in 2026 and that the United States Congress is expected to approve changes in immigration matters.
He answers our readers’ most frequently asked questions below: What challenges do asylum seekers face? Asylum seekers face the challenge of proving that, if returned to their country, they will be persecuted because of their: race, religion, political opinion, nationality, or membership in a particular social group. What steps should those with work permits take? Individuals with work authorization must renew their EAD (work permit) at least 120 days before it expires. What are the solutions for undocumented immigrants to acquire legal status? For undocumented immigrants, there are few ways to obtain legal residency. There are some options that depend on factors such as the length of time the person has been in the country, whether they have immediate family members with legal status, and whether they have a criminal record. How to prove that a marriage is real and obtain a green card? To establish a bona fide marriage, Immigration asks many questions, such as: a) When did you meet? b) How did you meet? c) Do you know your spouse’s family? d) Who proposed marriage and where? e) Which side of the bed does each person sleep on? Immigration values photos from before the marriage, wedding photos, the lease agreement, and joint bank accounts. What does immigration not forgive? Immigration will not overlook a person declaring, in writing or verbally, to be a U.S. citizen if they did so after October 1, 1996. The law office of Kevin M. Tracy, specializes in all immigration cases and with over 37 years of experience, offers services in Spanish. Contact legal assistant Hilda Renner at (858) 705-6786 or email [email protected]. Mention that you read the article in Alaska’s Sol de Medianoche News. |