¿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 […]
Servicios para Personas Detenidas por Inmigración
Cuando un ser querido es detenido por inmigración, las emociones se mezclan con el miedo, la confusión y la urgencia de actuar. En esos momentos, cada minuto cuenta, y saber qué hacer puede marcar la diferencia entre la deportación y una oportunidad para pelear el caso. En La Firma Unida | La Liga Defensora, hemos […]
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 [...]
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 [...].
Vehicle Stopping: What to Do?
Una simple parada de tráfico puede parecer algo de rutina, pero en cuestión de segundos puede convertirse en un momento de mucha tensión. Conocer tus derechos y cómo comportarte puede marcar la diferencia entre un encuentro breve y un problema legal más grande. ¿Qué hacer si un oficial quiere registrar tu automóvil? No estás obligado […]
Deportation Defense
When an immigration letter or court notice arrives, fear grips many families. The word “deportation” weighs heavy, and it is normal to feel desperate. But the most important thing to remember is this: there are legal defenses. You are not completely defenseless. Today we want to explain how these processes work and what options you may have to [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Good Moral Character: What You Need to Know
In the coming months, immigration authorities are placing more importance than ever on the concept of “Good Moral Character” for people who want to fix papers or apply for citizenship. But what does this really mean, and how can it affect your family and your future in the U.S.? What is Good Moral Character [...]
