Changes to the Naturalization Test: How to Get Ready
USCIS announced that a new version of the naturalization civics test, also called the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test, will be implemented on October 20, 2025. Here are the key points you should know and the steps you can take to avoid being surprised. What changes in the civics test? The question bank [...]
Asalto con Arma Mortal: Lo Que Debes Saber
Ser acusado de asalto con arma mortal no es un cargo cualquiera: puede marcar tu vida para siempre, llevarte a la cárcel y hasta poner en riesgo tu estatus migratorio si no eres ciudadano. Lo más delicado es que muchas personas no saben realmente qué significa este cargo y piensan que solo aplica a pistolas […]
Accelerated Removal: How to Protect Yourself?
These days, the word “expedited removal” strikes fear into the hearts of many immigrant families. And no wonder: this process, known as Expedited Removal, allows the government to remove you from the country quickly, without giving you a chance to appear before a judge. The decision can be made in a matter of days, even hours, [...]
The Importance of Having a Lawyer After an Accident
When a person suffers an accident, whether it is an auto accident, at work, in a store or even a slip and fall on the street, the impact is not only physical or emotional, it is also legal and financial. Many victims believe that they can resolve everything directly with the insurance company or their employer, but the reality is [...]
Choque y Fuga (Hit & Run): Lo Que Debes Saber
¿Qué es un Hit & Run? Un hit & run, o choque y fuga, ocurre cuando una persona participa en un accidente de auto y abandona la escena sin cumplir con lo que exige la ley: detenerse, dar su información, ayudar a cualquier persona herida y reportar el accidente si es necesario. No importa si […]
Never Face Immigration Alone: The Risk of Going Without a Lawyer
The danger of facing the system without help In the United States, the immigration system is complicated and is not designed to help you if you are on your own. A misspoken word in court, a misfiled document in a USCIS interview, or a hasty signature in front of ICE can cost you your entire case. Even if you think you [...]
Federal Court Halts Expedited Deportations
This week, a federal court issued an order temporarily halting the government's policy that allowed people to be deported without a court hearing or an opportunity to defend themselves. It was part of what is known as expedited removal. Civil rights organizations sued, arguing that this measure violated fundamental rights such as due process. Until [...]
Workers' Compensation: Psychological Trauma Also Counts
When we think of an accident, most people imagine broken bones, wounds or visible scars. However, not all injuries can be seen with the naked eye. Many times, an accident leaves emotional and psychological scars that are just as painful and can also affect your daily life. What are invisible injuries? Invisible injuries are [...]
Domestic Violence: Men Can Be Victims Too
When talking about domestic violence, most people think of women as victims. However, men can also be accused or suffer from this type of situation. The most serious thing is that, in many cases, society takes it lightly or does not believe it. But the law is clear: any act of violence, [...]
Know Your Rights: The New Supreme Court Decision
This week, the Supreme Court issued a decision that changes the landscape of immigration raids in Los Angeles. The previous ban preventing agents from making arrests without just cause-based on the full context, including race, language, or place of employment-was lifted. What happened and why is it important? The Court authorized [...]
