Whether you or someone you know is going through a ‘refugee process’, there is important information to gather. Considering that the topic of immigration is severe and can come with challenges, we strongly encourage you to contact an experienced immigration attorney that will be able to represent you through the process. Continue reading to learn [...]
What is Cancellation of Removal? Cancellation of removal is a type of immigration relief that non-permanent residents (Non-LPR) and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) can apply for to avoid deportation. Cancellation of removal applications go through an immigration judge, who will ultimately decide on an applicant's status based on specific criteria. Although both Non-LPR and LPRs [...]
Any individual who is not a United States Citizen but wishes to live in the country must apply to receive an immigrant visa. Obtaining an immigrant visa, like most immigration applications, is a process that takes time and consistency. The first step in this process would be to have an immediate family member petition for [...]
What is DACA? The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a policy program that was first implemented in 2012 under President Barack Obama. DACA protects roughly 800,000 young individuals who arrived in the United States unlawfully as children. These children are known as "dreamers," Although DACA does not provide them with a clear path [...]
If you are thinking about making any travel plans in 2022, you should be aware of ongoing passport delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Although passport agencies have resumed normal operations since June 2020, a backlog of 1.7 million applicants has caused severe delays. Due to the influx of backlogged applicants, while passport agencies halted [...]
The United States of America has a complex and intricate immigration system. Government officials, laws, executive orders, regulations, and policy memos are all factors that contribute to an individual’s deportation. Although every deportation case is unique to each individual, the immigration system in the U.S. is one in crucial need of advocacy, primarily to protect [...]
Immigrants assist in growing our economy by filling particular labor demands, buying goods, and paying taxes. According to Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers partner Mary Meeker’s annual internet trends - Sixty percent of the highest-valued tech companies were co-founded by first- or second-generation immigrants. To mention a couple, Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, is a [...]
Each individual in the United States of America has certain basic rights. If law enforcement asks you about your immigration status, you should know your rights! To reduce the risk for yourself it is crucial that you: Remain calm and do not resist, argue, obstruct, or run away from law enforcement. Be certain to always [...]
Citizenship is the position of being a citizen of a specific country. The easiest way to acquire citizenship in the United States of America is by being born here. Children who are born in the United States or certain incorporated territories of the U.S. are legally considered U.S. Citizens, even if their parents are not. [...]
What and/or Who is an Asylee? An asylee is an individual who is forced to flee their country due to violence, war, or persecution. An asylee seeks protection from within the United States or at a port of entry. This is not to be confused with a refuge, who applies for protection outside of the [...]
