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Are You Eligible For a Green Card?

2019-07-11T21:51:11-04:00July 2nd, 2019|Immigration Law|

Within the United States (U.S.), acquisition of a green card is the key to permanent residence. The correct legal term for a green card holder is “lawful permanent resident” or LPR. When someone holds LPR status, with patience and practice they can eventually become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Because green cards are a key to [...]

What happens if I’m detained by ICE

2019-05-07T15:10:38-04:00April 2nd, 2019|Immigration Law|

If you're taken into custody by the police, they must charge you with a crime in court within 48 hours (not counting weekends and holidays) or else release you. If the police to file criminal charges, then you must still be released if the charges are dropped, you are granted and post bail, you win [...]

Immigration Judges Accuse Attorney General For Interfering With Deportation Cases

2020-04-15T06:04:33-04:00August 16th, 2018|Immigration Law|

Immigration lawyers in West Palm Beach The union representing U.S. immigration judges filed complaint grievance against the Department of Justice on Wednesday, naming Attorney General Jeff Sessions of attempting to dictate the result of deportation cases before a Philadelphia-based decide. DOJ responded by expressing the judge himself is currently being investigated investigation for potential violations [...]

1-Year-Old Baby Appears In Immigration Court, Cries Hysterically

2018-12-03T10:05:22-05:00July 13th, 2018|Immigration Law|

The one-year-old boy cried hysterically – A 1-year-old boy in federal custody that appeared in immigration court unaccompanied by his family in Phoenix shortly entertained himself with a ball, drank from a bottle, then “cried hysterically” as he was getting ready to leave the court Friday, per The Associated Press. But he was eventually granted [...]

Jogger Says US Detained Her After Accidental Border Crossing

2018-12-03T10:49:40-05:00June 26th, 2018|Immigration Law|

BLAINE, Wash. (AP) — A 19-year-old girl that traveled from France to Canada to see her mother in British Columbia says U.S. officers detained her for 2 weeks when she accidentally crossed the border during her run. Full Article Here Need Help? Facing a problem with an immigration issue or the law. Have questions? It [...]

Military Base in Brooklyn Calls Immigration Agents on Pizza Delivery Man

2018-12-03T10:54:33-05:00June 12th, 2018|Immigration Law|

He went from delivering a pizza pie to being detained by immigration officers. An Ecuadorean pizzeria employee attempting to deliver to a military garrison in Brooklyn ended up being detained June first when a routine background check at the gate disclosed there was a warrant for his arrest for immigration law violations, officers found. Pablo [...]

Termination of TPS For Honduras

2018-12-10T06:53:43-05:00June 10th, 2018|Immigration Law|

The designation of Honduras for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is set to expire on July 5, 2018. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that because conditions in Honduras no longer support its designation for TPS. To provide time for an orderly transition, the [...]

U.S. Justice Department Reaches Settlement in Immigration Battle

2018-11-03T16:29:26-04:00March 28th, 2018|Criminal Law, Immigration Law|

   Need Help? Facing a problem with a Criminal issue or the law. Have questions? It is vital that you contact a Criminal Attorney to help you with the correct legal steps you need to take. Rivera Law Offices, P.A. is dedicated to providing each client with the legal defense they deserve. Located in [...]

Supreme Court Takes up New Immigration Detention Dispute

2019-04-16T08:42:41-04:00March 22nd, 2018|Immigration Law|

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday took up a brand new dispute over the detention of immigrants, agreeing to listen to an appeal by President Donald Trump's administration of a court ruling it says hampers the deportation of immigrants that have committed crimes. The case, the most recent immigration-related dispute to return [...]

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