People come to the United States for many reasons. Some people come for an education. Others enter the country to reunite with family members. A small number of immigrants enter the country to escape persecution. Some of them will claim asylum status after entering...
Immigration
Can you return to the United States after being deported?
You want to enter the United States and start a new life here. The only problem is that you were already in the U.S. before, and you got deported. Are you allowed to attempt to legally enter the country after this has happened? The first thing to know is that this is...
How long do you have to appeal a deportation order?
A judge gives you a deportation order, but you don’t think you should have to leave the United States. Maybe you just want to adjust your status, for instance, or see if you can get your visa extended. Being deported sounds far too drastic, you’re sure there’s another...
Can sexual orientation qualify someone for asylum?
People leave one country to live in another for many reasons. They might travel to be close to a loved one or family member. It could be a work or business opportunity that prompts them to leave their country of origin. Many people also have to leave their homelands...
What is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?
Both refugees and asylum seekers (sometimes known as asylees) are those fleeing persecution, war, and other such disasters in their homelands. Often, these are people who wish they could live in their home countries but who cannot safely do so because of their...
It’s one step forward, one step back for immigrants in California
The United States is a nation that was founded by immigrants, but immigrants haven’t exactly been made to feel welcome throughout this country’s history -- especially lately. California is trying to show immigrants that they have value and are appreciated in this...
What are TPS visa holders waiting to hear more about in October?
The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program was created in 1990. Since then, countless immigrants hailing from countries plagued by civil war or destruction due to natural disasters have qualified to receive a humanitarian visa that allows them to come here and work...
Will a DWI lead to deportation?
Everyone makes mistakes. As someone who is in the United States as an immigrant, you’re not immune to making mistakes yourself. Unfortunately, if you do get into trouble with the law, there is a risk that you could face harsh consequences that others wouldn’t need to...
The disturbingly high cost of bail bonds for immigrants
This January, many immigrants and would-be immigrants to this country were hoping for kinder, gentler immigration policies once the new presidential administration took charge of the government. Those sitting in detention after being held by Immigration and Customs...
The U.S offers Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for Venezuelans
The economic and political situation in Venezuela has resulted in food shortages, human rights violations and unemployment. The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has prompted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to announce that Venezuela has been added to the...