Fighting wrongful deportation
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is far from infallible. When they make mistakes, though, honest U.S. citizens and others like yourself pay a steep price. You face deportation even when you did nothing wrong. Wronged citizens face an uphill battle against the ICE...
Can old criminal charges affect immigration status?
Legal permanent residents who have been in the United States for decades risk losing this status for old criminal charges. For example, a man in his 50s who had a minor drug possession charge in his teens may find he is subject to removal from the country for...
Understanding the two types of family immigration visas
No matter where you come from originally, families belong together. If you are a U.S. citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident, you may be able to bring family members still living abroad to live alongside you in the United States. U.S. immigration law, specifically,...
The naturalization test
Applying for naturalization can be difficult and confusing, and for some the most intimidating part is the naturalization test. There is no need to worry, but it is essential to prepare. The exam consists of four parts; here is what to expect. Speaking Unless you...
Did your DACA expire? Here’s what to do
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program protects around 700,000 young adults in the U.S. from deportation. DACA started in 2012 as a way to allow people who immigrated to the U.S. as children to stay in the country lawfully. Although the U.S. government...
