Protecting your Family, Freedom, and Future
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Living and working as an undocumented resident is challenging enough without the added complication of child custody issues. It is common for undocumented residents to fear exploring the extent of their child custody rights due to an undocumented status's legal risks....
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...
Even law-abiding citizens feel nervous sometimes when interacting with police. Immigrants might feel even more frightened during such encounters. Immigrants may have language barriers that impact the interaction. They may also worry because they know that criminal...
Child custody can be one of the most complex aspects of your divorce, but the good news is that using alternative means of dispute resolution can help you resolve the issue without unnecessarily having to go to court. Mediation is a helpful way to work through custody...
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....