On Monday, August 12, 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the final rule regarding who will be considered a “public charge” and therefore inadmissible to the U.S. pursuant to INA § 212(a)(4). While there has long been a public charge ground of inadmissibility, the new rule greatly expands the types of […]
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Parole in Place For Military Families
What is Military Parole in Place (PIP), and how can it help my family? Military parole in place (PIP) allows certain close family members of persons who have sacrificed for our Nation through their service in the U.S. military to lawfully reside in the U.S. This applies to the family of service members who are […]
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Ten Tips for Hiring the Right Immigration Attorney
Make sure they are an attorney and not merely a notario or consultant, and that the attorney is a member in good standing with their state bar. Check them out on-line. Do they have good reviews from others in the community? Are other clients pleased with the attorney’s work on their case? See if the attorney […]
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Removing the Conditions of Your Residence
Foreign nationals who have been married to their U.S. Citizen spouse for less than 2 years will be granted conditional residence, instead of permanent residence, if their request for residency based on marriage to their spouse is approved. This is a way for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to again determine that the marriage […]
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5 FAQ’s About Immigration Bonds
En Español What is an immigration bond? When a person is detained and held in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), their immigration and criminal history is reviewed and a determination will be made whether the person qualifies for a bond. Payment of the bond is required for the person to be released […]
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Increase in the Detention of Immigrants
En Español Under the Trump Administration, all persons in the U.S. without permission, regardless of their criminal history, connection to U.S. citizens, or lengthy residence in the country are considered priorities for detention and deportation. This marks a sharp shift away from the policy of the previous administration which prioritized criminals and threats to our […]
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DACA Is Alive and Well, Renew NOW!
On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s reason for ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was “arbitrary and capricious.” Judge John Bates of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not have a valid reason […]
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Benefits of Immigration Bonds
En Español Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officials are being very aggressive in enforcing immigration laws. As a result, more and more foreign nationals are being arrested and placed in immigration detention for removal proceedings. However, in some cases, the detained individual may be eligible for a bond. A bond allows the individual to be […]
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USCIS – Mission Statement (New Policy)
En Español On February 22, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was directed to re-write its mission statement. Per the new policy, part of the change included removing the phrase “a nation of immigrants.” The following day I had the honor of attending a Naturalization Ceremony for one of our beloved paralegals. […]
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