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Facing ICE detention is a scenario that many non-U.S. citizens hope never to experience. However, being prepared and informed about your rights can make a significant difference if that day comes. Knowing what your rights are not only instills a level of confidence but also gives you the tools you need to prevent yourself from…

Navigating the legal system in a foreign country is unquestionably challenging. For this reason, many non-U.S. citizens may not know all their rights. To be fair, just as many U.S. citizens are not fully aware of their rights—an oversight they become painfully aware of when they come in contact with the police for the first…

Special Considerations for Juvenile Non-U.S. Citizens Who Have Been Charged With A Crime The laws surrounding the impact of juvenile criminal charges for non-U.S. citizens in the United States differ significantly from the approach taken with U.S. citizens. Non-U.S. citizens are entitled to equal protection under the law, but more factors should be considered in…

Though criminal charges can directly impact someone’s immigration status, it is a confusing area of the law for many people. Non-U.S. citizens who either have a criminal record or have been charged with a crime face uncertainties and confusion regarding how these affect their ability to remain in the United States.  Criminal Convictions and Immigration…

Non-US citizens face enormous emotional and legal challenges when dealing with criminal charges. Because criminal charges have immigration consequences, their lives and futures can drastically alter—especially considering that one potential outcome could be deportation. The way these two areas of law delicately and intricately intertwine with each other have solidified the need for crimmigration attorneys…

Working  through the post-conviction relief process  requires deliberate steps through a complex legal procedure for non-U.S. citizens. Each nuance introduces its own set of hurdles and prospects. Recognizing the post-conviction options that are available is vital for individuals seeking relief from the immigration consequences of a criminal conviction. Understanding Post-Conviction Relief Appeals: An Essential Primer…

“Giving is a way of asking; asking is a way of giving.” ― Luigina Sgarro  Our clients are typically at the crossroads of a worrisome legal situation involving both criminal and immigration law. When these two legal areas intersect, it highlights how criminal offenses and convictions can influence a person’s immigration status and vice versa.…

STERN Law, LLC is committed to protecting non-U.S. citizens because we fundamentally appreciate how difficult the immigration process can be. In our effort to support you, we wanted to take a moment to outline the steps of a deportation case. Even the idea of one can be overwhelming. People become more anxious when unfamiliar with…

What most undocumented non-US citizens want is to legally work.  To legally work, you must have a work permit. This is as noble as it is understandable because people have an instinct to provide for their families, and there are long-term benefits associated with being able to work. Although we will focus on work permits,…

At STERN Law, LLC, we protect those who want to live in this country and will fight to keep you here. Because this is deeply rooted in our values and who we are, we want to discuss how relatively minor offenses, such as traffic violations like Driving Without A License, could lead to something as…