False Accusations: How to Protect Yourself
Una acusación falsa puede cambiar tu vida en cuestión de minutos. A veces surge por venganza, malentendidos o manipulación emocional, pero el impacto es real: puede costarte tu libertad, tu reputación e incluso tu estatus migratorio. En La Firma Unida | La Liga Defensora hemos visto cómo personas inocentes terminan atrapadas en un sistema que […]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Visa U: Requerimientos y Beneficios
La Visa U es una de las herramientas más importantes dentro del sistema migratorio de Estados Unidos. Fue creada para dar protección a personas que han sido víctimas de ciertos crímenes y que, a pesar de lo difícil de la situación, decidieron cooperar con la policía o con la fiscalía. Este tipo de casos son […]
Myths and Truths about Family Petitions
In our community there is a lot of talk about family petitions. There is always an uncle, cousin or neighbor who claims they “already know how it works” because they heard about a similar case. But the reality is that this topic is full of confusions that can cost you time, money and even the opportunity to fix your papers. Here we explain, [...]
Possession of Illegal Substances: What the Law Says and How It Can Affect You
At La Firma Unida | La Liga Defensora, we get a lot of questions about illegal substance possession cases. The most common confusion is that if you don't own it, you can't be charged. The reality is more complex. California law (and the law in many other states) states that it is enough for an object to be [...]
Clearing Your Criminal Record Can Save Your Immigration Case
Having a criminal record does not automatically mean that your future in the United States is lost... but it can complicate your immigration proceedings if you do not take action in time. At La Firma Unida | La Liga Defensora, we have seen how a simple mistake in the past can jeopardize residency, citizenship, or even [...]
