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 [...].
Common Errors During Detention
An encounter with the police can happen at any time: an unexpected stop, a mix-up, a simple check. But what many people don't know is that a bad reaction can complicate everything, even if you've done nothing wrong. In situations like this, staying calm and knowing your rights can be the difference between [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Deferred Action: For Families with Servicemembers or Disabled Persons
In life there are situations that put us up against the wall: a sick child, a family member with a disability, or military service that affects the whole family. Many immigrants believe that there is no way out if they don't have papers, but in the United States there is a process called Deferred Action that can give you a break in [...]
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.
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 [...]
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, [...]
