Immigration Attorney for NACARA Relief

Qualifying for the NACARA Program

The Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief (NACARA) program provides relief to certain foreign nationals regarding their residency status. It allows certain individuals to apply for suspension of deportation or special rule cancellation of removal. Those granted relief will have their status adjusted to that of Legal Permanent Resident (green card holders) . After five years they may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship. This relief applies to certain Guatemalans, Salvadorans and nationals of th e former Soviet Bloc countries. Applicants must show that they qualify based on narrow guidelines as outlined by the USCIS. A New Jersey immigration attorney can assist you to determin e whether this program will work for you .

You can apply for this new program if you meet the requirements of one of the categories below:

Salvadorans Salvadorans who previously applied for asylum on or before April 1, 1990 or who entered the United States on or before September 19, 1990 ; AND registered for benefits under the ABC Settlement by submitting an ABC form or applying for TPS on or before October 31, 1991; AND were not apprehended at the time of entry if entry occurred after December 19, 1990.

Guatemalans Guatemalans who filed for asylum on or before April 1, 1990, or who entered the United States on or before October 1, 1990; AND registered for benefits under the ABC Settlement by submitting an ABC form on or before December 31, 1991; AND were not apprehended at the time of entry if entry occurred after December 19, 1990.

Former Soviet Bloc Nationals of the Soviet Union, Russia, any republic of the former Soviet Union, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Albania, East Germany, Yugoslavia or any state of the former Yugoslavia who entered the United States on or before December 31, 1990; AND applied for asylum on or before December 31, 1991.

Spouses, children and unmarried sons and daughters of individuals who have been granted suspension of deportation or cancellation of removal are also eligible to apply subject to certain conditions.

Effective New Jersey Immigration Attorney

For those eligible for NACARA relief, USCIS has adopted a series of steps that must be completed prior to the granting of Lawful Permanent Residency. This includes, but is not limited to completion of various forms and documentation requirements, fingerprinting, background checks, photographs, USCIS fee requirements and a mandatory interview before an asylum officer. If approved, status will be adjusted to that of Lawful Permanent Resident.

Our office does not recommend applying for this program without legal representation, as a denial at the interview could place one before an immigration judge at a deportation/removal hearing. For this reason, never utilize the services of a notary or other individual who claims to know the law who is not licensed to practice law. (See " Why Hire an Immigration Lawyer?") These individuals cannot represent you in an immigration case. The Law Offices of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq., P.C. has practiced since 1987 in this field and has successfully helped hundred s of people in New Jersey with their immigration needs. Contact us today to find out how we can help you.

Contact a New Jersey immigration attorney for assistance with the NACARA Program as a way to stay legally in the United States