Receiving a removal order can be frightening, but you are not left without options. You have the right to appeal the decision, and acting quickly is the most important thing you can do right now. After an immigration judge issues a removal order, a person has 30...
Immigration
Do you qualify for special immigrant juvenile status?
Every year, thousands of vulnerable children in the United States face impossible circumstances — abuse, neglect, or abandonment by the very people who should protect them. But here is what many do not know: there is a legal pathway designed specifically to help these...
How can DACA recipients protect against changing policies?
There are numerous immigration policies that protect vulnerable people, including immigrants who may not have chosen to enter the United States. Young adults with immigrant parents may qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protections. Since 2012,...
What rights do people have when ICE knocks at the door?
Changes in immigration policies and enforcement actions have left many people feeling vulnerable and unsure about the future. For example, those who may not have current visas or who have loved ones without appropriate documentation may fear the possibility of...
5 common mistakes to avoid when applying for adjustment of status
Visas allow foreign nationals to legally enter the United States. They can often live and study in the country for a certain number of years on visas. They may even be able to secure visas for immediate family members, including their children and spouses, as well....
Crimes that can lead to your deportation from the U.S
If you are an immigrant living on any visa in the United States, you may not enjoy all the privileges that come with full citizenship. Until you are a naturalized citizen of the United States, certain criminal convictions may result in your removal from the country....
Federal immigration officials might halt some deportation cases due to backlog
It appears that U.S. immigration officials are looking for ways to get through a massive backlog of cases in its courts. One way may be to stop removal proceedings against certain people. According to Buzzfeed News, an official from the Immigration and Customs...
The new marijuana bill could be a game-changer for immigrants
California has long permitted the use of medical marijuana and, more recently, its recreational use – but immigrants who lack U.S. citizenship have long been denied the ability to use the drug for any reason. Federal law has continued to classify marijuana as a...
What you need to know about Form I-130
If you are a lawful permanent resident or a citizen of the United States and would like to help an eligible relative immigrate to the country and get a Green Card, submitting a form I-130 is among the first things you will have to do. Form I-130 establishes the...
The “anchor baby” myth: What everyone should know
If a child is born on U.S. soil, that child is automatically a United States citizen. That fact has created a widespread myth that undocumented immigrant mothers (and fathers) will do anything to make sure that their child is born inside U.S. borders so that they have...