App de Autodeportación: ¿Ayuda o trampa migratoria?
En las últimas semanas, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS), dirigido por Kristi Noem, lanzó un nuevo programa llamado CBP Home. Este sistema permite que algunas personas pidan salir voluntariamente de Estados Unidos con vuelos gratis y dinero en efectivo pagado por el gobierno. El programa dice que busca “reducir la presión” en el sistema […]
¿Tienes una Orden de Deportación? ¿Ahora Qué?
Recibir una orden de deportación puede sentirse como el final del camino… pero no siempre lo es. Miles de personas viven con miedo porque creen que no hay nada que hacer, cuando en realidad sí existen herramientas legales para detener o incluso revertir una deportación. En La Firma Unida | La Liga Defensora, ayudamos a […]
DACA: What changed and how to prepare today if new applications are approved?
In the last few weeks there was a major twist: the federal government reported in Texas v. United States that the court order halting DACA for “new” applications is limited to Texas, and that USCIS will resume evaluating initial applications outside of Texas. Simply put: if you live outside of Texas, you could file for DACA for the first time; if you live in [...]
What You Should Know If You Are Summoned to Immigration Court
Receiving an immigration letter with the title “Notice to Appear (NTA)” can cause fear, anxiety and uncertainty. But before you panic, there is something very important to understand: an NTA is not an automatic deportation. It is the beginning of a legal process in which you still have rights, opportunities and possible defenses. At The United Firm [...]
Lost hope? Maybe you just need a waiver (immigration pardon).
When a “no” is not the end Many cases get stuck because of an unauthorized entry, an exit and re-entry, an old mistake, or even a previous denial. That doesn't always mean “lost case. In immigration there is a powerful and little understood tool: the waiver. A waiver asks the government to waive your [...]
Fear of Deportation? You May Be Eligible for Something
In times when immigration policies change frequently and the news generates fear and uncertainty, many people live in constant fear of deportation. But that fear doesn't always have to be a condemnation. In fact, it can be a sign that it's time to seek help and explore legal options that could help you [...]
FOIA: The Most Recommended Tool
Did you know that the U.S. government keeps a file with your entire immigration history, even if you have never seen it? That file may contain information you don't even remember, entries, exits, detentions, interviews or old processes, and, in many cases, it can be the difference between winning or losing a case. That's why the FOIA exists [...].
What If DACA Returns? Get Ready Today
In the immigrant community, we know the story: one day DACA is back, the next it's blocked again. But this time, there is a small light on. The government announced that the program could be reactivated for new applicants, although there is no guarantee how long that opportunity will last. It could be a matter of weeks, even days. Therefore, [...]
DACA returns for new applicants
After years of uncertainty and waiting, the news that many young people have been dreaming of hearing has arrived: DACA is once again available to new applicants in most parts of the country. The federal government officially confirmed that the program has been reinstated, with the sole exception of Texas, where a restriction remains in place. What does this mean for [...]
Clear Your Record and Protect Your Immigration Status
Having a criminal charge, whether large or small, can feel like a chain that is never broken. For those seeking to fix their papers in the United States, even a mistake from years ago can be the main obstacle. But the reality is that there are legal ways to fix, clean up or reduce the impact of a criminal charge.
