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At Gehi & Associates, we will provide you with all the useful resources, information, and daily news you need to successfully understand and navigate the United States immigration system.

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HOW IMMIGRATION FRAUD WAIVERS (I-601) WORK AND WHEN YOU NEED ONE 

A past mistake does not have to end a green card case. The immigration law builds in second chances for many people who would otherwise be inadmissible. Form I-601 is...
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P VISA FOR ATHLETES AND ENTERTAINERS: HOW TO QUALIFY AND APPLY 

The world's best athletes and entertainers do not stop at borders. The P visa is the immigration category that brings them into the United States to compete, perform, and inspire. ...
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HOW TO BECOME A US CITIZEN: NATURALIZATION REQUIREMENTS EXPLAINED 

Becoming a US citizen is one of the biggest legal steps a person can take in this country. It changes how you vote, how you travel, and how you protect...
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VAWA SELF-PETITION: IMMIGRATION RELIEF FOR BATTERED SPOUSES AND CHILDREN

Abuse should never be the reason a person stays trapped in an immigration status that depends on the abuser. Congress understood that problem when it passed the Violence Against Women...
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O-1 VISA FOR EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY: REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCESS 

The O-1 visa is one of the most flexible work visas in US immigration law. It carries no annual cap. There is no lottery to enter every March. The wait...
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SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS (SIJS): PROTECTING UNDOCUMENTED MINORS

Some children come to the United States carrying stories no child should have to tell. They have been hurt or abandoned by a parent. They cannot safely go home, and...
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U VISA FOR CRIME VICTIMS: WHO QUALIFIES AND HOW TO APPLY 

Some people come forward to report a crime even when they're afraid. Afraid of the criminal.   Afraid of the police. Afraid of being deported. Their cooperation helps keep communities safer. Congress recognised...
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H-1B VISA CAP AND LOTTERY: COMPLETE GUIDE FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES

The H-1B program is the main way US employers hire foreign professionals. It's also the most competitive work visa in the country. There are 85,000 new H-1B numbers each year. Demand is...
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WHAT IS DEPORTATION DEFENSE AND HOW CAN A LAWYER HELP YOU? 

A removal notice is a frightening thing to hold. It can feel like the decision is already made. It isn't. Being placed in removal proceedings is the start of a legal...
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MARRIAGE-BASED GREEN CARD: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IN 2026

Marrying a US citizen or green card holder is one of the fastest routes to a green card. It's also one of the most scrutinised. USCIS sees thousands of these...
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HOW TO APPLY FOR POLITICAL ASYLUM IN THE US: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

If you worry that going back to your home country will put you in danger due to your identity, beliefs, or allies, then the law on asylum in the US might be...
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A SIMPLE GUIDE ON RIGHTS AND THE LAW: A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY IN TEXAS PERSPECTIVE 

No one ever expects to be injured due to a person’s negligence. You may be basking in your winning ways today, and tomorrow you are on the couch with aching injuries, the pain of...