Making History: A New Administration President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris made history with their 2020 campaign. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is now the first woman, Black woman, Indian American, and Asian American Vice President-elect. Her story is felt by some as a personal victory. Harris is the daughter of two immigrants that […]
Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle an Obama-era program that has protected over 700,000 young individuals from deportation. The vote was 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing the opinion. What is DACA? Under the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (DACA), individuals brought to the […]
Over the course of 2020, President Trump has made extensive changes to the US immigration system, citing the coronavirus pandemic. In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring some immigration to the United States. This order stands to affect thousands of people overseas seeking entry. Who does the executive order include? In short, […]
Public Charge Rule In February, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began implementing the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule (“Final Rule”). What does that mean for you? Under the Final Rule, USCIS will look at factors, approved by Congress, to determine whether an individual is likely at any time to become a public […]
Becoming a United States citizen through naturalization is a process in which a non-U.S. citizen voluntarily becomes an American citizen. By becoming a citizen of the United States, you’re pledging your allegiance to the United States. You are also entitled to exercise your rights as a citizen. Benefits What are some of the benefits of […]
Green card holders applying for U.S. citizenship through naturalization will need to disclose whether they have ever been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a crime. Not every crime creates an outright bar to receiving U.S. citizenship. It’s important to understand which crimes will result in denial and possible deportation. If you have ever […]
Raids are Expected in Atlanta, Georgia. Previously postponed raids will begin Sunday, July 14th across the nation. These raids, carried out by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will include arrests of migrant families who have already been court ordered to be removed. There is a possibility of “collateral” deportations. What do “collateral” deportations mean […]
If you’ve been detained by U.S. immigration officers, you’re likely feeling scared and alone. The biggest priority is getting you out of the detention facility and back home to your family. The quickest way to do this is to pay a bond. A bond is a sum of money that allows you to be released […]
As an undocumented person in the U.S., the possibility of being deported can be stressful and scary. However, with the help of an experienced legal team, you may be able to find a defense that will make it possible to avoid deportation. Today we’ll go over a couple of deportation defenses. Defense #1 – Not […]
Spousal abuse often happens behind closed doors, making it difficult for victims to find relief. For married couples living in the United States, the situation gets more complicated when the victim is not a citizen or permanent resident. VAWA is a legal act that can allow abused spouses stay in the U.S. without needing the […]
