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If you have been worried about deportation because you or a loved one do not have legal status, you need to act immediately to keep those fears from coming true. In this article, we will explain the bad news about this Administration’s immigration agenda. Then, we will tell you what you need to do to …
Why You Must Act Now if Your Immigration Status is in Question Read More »
All too often, our conversations regarding immigration to the U.S. center on effects rather than causes. We talk about deportation, a consequence of undocumented immigration. We talk about the impacts of immigration on our economy, job market and social programs. We talk about the security of our borders. But we don’t spend enough time addressing …
Love Across Borders: A World-Changing Collaboration Read More »
As the violence associated with protests in Venezuela continues, it is extremely important for Venezuelans who need refuge in the United States to know their options. Unfortunately, we have heard reports this week of misinformation and misunderstandings regarding legal protections available to Venezuelans in the U.S. This bad information could cause these people who desperately …
Seeking Protection in the U.S.: What Venezuelans Need to Know Read More »
“I think it is relly (sp) unfair to punish my father that tries to do the right thing. I would like him to stay for my birthday, my Mom’s birthday, Christmas, and New Year’s. My brothers, my mom, and I beg you to let my Dad stay.” These heartbreaking words are excerpted from a letter …
The Urgent Need for Immigration Reform: Saloman Guevara’s Story Read More »
America is witnessing a new phase in the U. S. immigration world: state laws which allow local enforcement to act as federal agents and directly enforce federal immigration laws. Many debates are emerging as to why states like Alabama should enact these types of laws. Those in favor claim it is simply to preserve jobs …
Alabama is Persecuting Hispanics instead of Creating Jobs for the People of Alabama Read More »
If you are a Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder), have a criminal record (no matter how old or how minor), and plan to travel outside of the United States, you need to consult with an immigration attorney to advise you. There is a possibility that you may be denied re-entry simply because of your …
IF YOU LEAVE THE UNITED STATES YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RE-ENTER Read More »
Unfamiliarity with the law can be the biggest downfall for those individuals who are undocumented. For example, it is a common misconception that people have the right to apply for their green card based on the fact that they have lived in the United States for 10 years. Unfortunately, there is no such law in existence today that allows for someone to obtain legal status based on that fact alone.
The only time that the physical presence is important is when an individual is already in removal proceedings, i.e. deportation, and is applying for the relief of cancellation of removal.
Hace varias semanas ICE, la agencia del Departamento de Seguridad encargada de lo que se denomina “removals” (o deportaciones) de personas indocumentadas, expidió una política nueva que permite que ciertas personas que han sido solicitadas y que están a punto de inmigrar, no sean trasladadas a trámites de deportación. Sin embargo, el propósito del tema …
Cómo protegerse contra una deportación de los Estados Unidos (La verdad de la situación) Read More »
U.S. citizens who are applauding Arizona’s efforts to put a lid on illegal immigration in that state are not thinking things through. For instance, the probability that we can have 50 different versions of who exactly is an “illegal alien” and what is “reasonable cause.” I mention this because each state of the United States …