TPS, Parole and Asylum: Can You Still Protect Yourself?
In the midst of so many changes in immigration laws, many people believe that there are no more options to stay legally in the United States. But that is not true. While some protections have changed, others are still active. Today, we explain what's happening with TPS, humanitarian parole and political asylum - three paths [...]
Lo que debes saber si tienes una interacción con la policía
Un encuentro con la policía puede ser confuso, intimidante o incluso peligroso si no sabes cómo actuar. En La Liga Defensora, hemos visto muchos casos donde una mala decisión en el momento cambia por completo el rumbo de una persona. Por eso, es fundamental entender cómo proteger tus derechos, incluso si no tienes papeles. No […]
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): An Indispensable Tool
In immigration matters, making decisions without knowing your full history can be a costly mistake. Many people apply for immigration benefits without knowing what the government has on file, and that can lead to denials, delays or even more serious consequences. That's why requesting your “Freedom Of Information Act” or FOIA - the document [...]
Fourth of July Beware: A party can end up in jail
Every year, authorities increase checkpoints and patrols during the Fourth of July weekend. It's no coincidence: it's one of the dates with the most DUI (Driving Under the Influence) arrests nationwide. Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more is enough to cause a DUI arrest.
¿Residencia condicional?
Esto es lo que necesitas saber para mantener tu estatus legal Cuando obtienes la residencia permanente a través del matrimonio con un ciudadano o residente legal, y llevas menos de dos años de casado al momento de recibirla, se te otorga una residencia condicional válida por solo dos años. Para mantener tu estatus y no […]
Small Crimes, Big Problems
We often think that only serious crimes such as robbery or violence can bring you significant legal consequences. But in reality, there are everyday actions-some as common as selling homemade food or using someone else's ID-that can be considered crimes and leave you with a criminal record. In this blog, we explore those little mistakes that [...]
