There are an estimated 750,000 cases on the immigration court's dockets here in the U.S. This is often why the court releases individuals with pending immigration or deportation cases from detention. It can take months or years for cases to process through this legal...
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Tennessee has just approved medical marijuana — but immigrants need to be wary
Medical (and recreational) marijuana has gained widespread acceptance in a number of states, but Tennessee hasn’t been particularly receptive to either. There are signs that things are slowly shifting, however, now that the state legislature has finally allowed a...
Factors that could result in a denial of your K-1 marriage visa
There's been an increased interest in K-1 visas ever since the popular TLC show 90 Day Fiance started airing on television a few years ago. These visas allow Americans to bring their future spouse to the U.S. They have 90 days to marry them, or otherwise, they must...
Pregnancy can make getting a U.S. visa challenging
If you are planning to come to the U.S. while pregnant, you may find it harder than you anticipated it would be. Immigration authorities can take a tough stance on pregnant women. At the start of the year, the previous administration introduced rules to make it harder...
There’s a special visa for immigrants who are victims of crimes
Those who engage in violent and organized crimes that victimize others often target vulnerable people. Immigrants or those hoping to enter the country are a highly vulnerable population. Some people will take advantage of another person's desire for a better life and...
Is it worth seeking citizenship if you already have a green card?
If you have lived in the U.S. for some time, you may wonder if there is any advantage to seeking citizenship. Dealing with the immigration authorities can be time-consuming and stressful. You might not feel it is worth it. U.S. citizens have several advantages over...
Could a criminal charge affect your immigration status?
Criminal charges don’t affect all people in the same way. For a U.S. citizen, an irresponsible night of drunk and disorderly conduct could result in spending an unpleasant night in jail. For an immigrant, however, a simple mistake could jeopardize their entire future...
Avoid risking your right to stay in the country
Securing the legal right to live in the United States is no easy feat. Any form of temporary legal status is fragile. The threat of deportation is always there. What can you do to reduce the chance of deportation? Here are some ways to reduce the chance you have to...
New Immigration Executive Orders under Biden Administration
New Executive Orders have been signed by President Biden on January 20, 2021 outlining substantial changes immigration enforcement. Here are the big takeaways from yesterday's executive actions: 1. DACA PRESERVED. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which...
Will the President-elect be able to keep his promises on immigration policy?
Immigrant rights activists and those with loved ones who are immigrants to the U.S. or seeking to come here have been heartened by President-elect Joe Biden’s promise to overturn many of the controversial policies and regulations put in place over the last few years....
