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Abraham Lincoln: The 16th President’s Effect on Immigration Law
Feb 12, 2016

By: Jennifer Fabian-Verzosa, Esq.

ON LINCOLN DAY, Americans celebrate the life of Abraham Lincoln. “Honest Abe” was a great many things to this country, and still is. He was a dedicated lawyer, principled president, visionary leader, and unforgettable speaker.

Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.

Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.

On March 4, 1865, in his Second Inaugural Address , President Lincoln spoke of the nation’s obligation:

 to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan….”

 

At the time, the Civil War had drained the nation of so many lives, and President Lincoln saw the toll and suffering it had bestowed on American families. The casualties of war had left countless widows and orphaned children. In his speech, the late president called on the nation to always honor the courageous men and women who serve in the nation’s battles, and make it an American duty to care for their surviving family members.

 

His words still resonate today, in U.S. immigration law:

 

Section 1703 of Public Law 108-136 [FN1], which amended the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), bestows special survivor benefits to the family members of deceased military personnel. U.S. immigration law provides a fast track to permanent residency and U.S. citizenship for the SURVIVING SPOUSE, CHILD, AND PARENTS of deceased U.S. Citizens who honorably served in the U.S. Navy, Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air force, including certain members of the National Guard and Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve.

 

 

The immediate relatives of deceased non-U.S. Citizen service members (lawful permanent residents) may also qualify for survivor benefits if the deceased service member is found to be eligible for posthumous citizenship.

 

Widow(er)s, children, or parents may be eligible to “self-petition” themselves and avail of immigration benefits in recognition of the honorable service of their deceased loved one.

 

Our law office shares President Lincoln’s deep appreciation for the U.S. military and acknowledges the sacrifices borne by their families. It would be a great pleasure to assist you with obtaining your immigration benefits.

 

Happy Lincoln Day and our office wishes everyone a safe and wonderful Presidents Day weekend.

 

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[FN 1] National Defense Authorization Act of 2004 (NDAA 2004), Pub. L. No. 108-136, 117 Stat. 1392 (2003).

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** Jennifer Fabian-Verzosa, Esq. is a D.C. attorney and the founding attorney of the Law Office of Jennifer Fabian-Verzosa , an immigration law practice that provides local and remote immigration assistance to clients throughout the U.S. and worldwide.**
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