Blog
Stay up to date with our most recent news and updates
Understanding the Timeline From Arrest to Deportation
The deportation process can be lengthy and complex for those lacking the resources they need to protect their legal status in the U.S. When immigrants are arrested, there are a series of steps that they must go through when facing a potential removal. But what is the...
Can Green Card Holders Be Deported?
Deportation is one of the most common immigration proceedings that non-citizens can face. Illegal immigrants can be deported (removed) when they no longer have the authority to remain in the country due to expired visas, illegal entry, and other violations. But can...
Trump Travel Ban Takes Effect/Prohibición de Viaje Trump En Efecto
[versión en español abajo] Trump Travel Ban Takes Effect What Happened? On Monday, December 4th, the Supreme Court allowed the third version of the Trump Administration’s travel ban to go into effect. It continues to face multiple legal challenges in lower courts. Who...
How Employment Verification Could Impact Your Immigration Status
Employment plays a significant role in immigration cases. United States immigration laws maintain the security of its citizens and can have lasting impacts on the nation’s economy. Verifying the employment of immigrants is an essential part of the work done by the...
How Are immigration Courts Different Than Regular Courts
Immigration proceedings can be overwhelming. But immigration courts differ from regular courts, making it difficult to understand the best legal options for your needs. Many individuals make assumptions about immigration courts based on prior knowledge or experience...
The Right to Counsel for Immigrant Detainees
The right to legal counsel is familiar to most people moving through the criminal court system. But the same right isn’t available to immigrant detainees facing the immigration courts. This adds to the difficulty in protecting their rights and legal status. In...
State vs. Federal Immigration Laws and Enforcement
One of the biggest challenges facing immigration officials is the level of resources required to process a large number of immigration cases. As a result, the federal government must often seek out assistance from state and local governments. But there are differences...
What to Do When Facing the Immigration Detention Process
Immigration detention is a process used by the United States government in cases that involve immigrants who may be removed. Immigration detention impacts the family members of those individuals who are detained. The detention of an individual presents lengthy and...
English
Spanish
Italian
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
French
German