The Curious Case of the Fraudulent Passport
We recently found ourselves in the odd position of proving our client’s wrongdoing. He had entered on a fraudulent passport that he was required to return to the supplier – or else. However, he kept no copy or other record of the fraudulent document. Fifteen years on, he was married to a U.S. citizen and wanted to get his green card. But having returned the passport, he had no evidence to show he was inspected and admitted to the US, a necessary element in his green card process. We worked with him to submit a compelling affidavit as well as evidence for the other element required for a fraud waiver: the great hardship to his wife should he be deported. His waiver was approved and he is now a lawful permanent resident.
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The Curious Case of the Fraudulent Passport
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Our client entered the U.S. on a fraudulent passport, and returned it to the supplier without keeping a copy of it. We had to prove that he was inspected and admitted into the U.S., not an easy feat when the only piece of evidence proving so is gone.
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Symphony Musician's Work Visa Problem Solved
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Our client was a violinist whose non-profit employer did not have the budget to pay the required filing fees to support her H-1B visa extension. However, when we examined her resume and interviewed her, we saw that perhaps she had the elements for an approvable O-1 “Alien of Extraordinary Ability in the Arts” case.