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 [...]
Federal Court Halts Expedited Deportations
This week, a federal court issued an order temporarily halting the government's policy that allowed people to be deported without a court hearing or an opportunity to defend themselves. It was part of what is known as expedited removal. Civil rights organizations sued, arguing that this measure violated fundamental rights such as due process. Until [...]
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 [...]
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 […]
Arregla Tu Récord Penal ¡Lo Antes Posible!
En este momento, el gobierno de Trump está revisando de manera continua los archivos de más de 55 millones de personas con visa en Estados Unidos. Eso significa que cualquier antecedente penal, incluso el más pequeño, puede convertirse en motivo para negar una residencia, cancelar una visa o abrir un proceso de deportación. Muchos piensan: […]
Workers' Compensation: What You Should Know
In tough times, the last thing you need is to lose everything after an accident at work. Many people don't know that if you've been working at your job for six months or more, you may be entitled to money and benefits if you've suffered a work-related injury. And the best part: it doesn't matter whether the accident was major or [...]
Myths and Facts about Deportation
There are many rumors circulating in the immigrant community about deportation. Some come from real experiences, others are misunderstandings, and many more are simply myths that generate unnecessary fear. Believing misinformation can lead you to make bad decisions or, even worse, to fail to act when you need it most. Today we are going to clear up the most common [...]
What If I Have A Deportation Order Without Knowing It?
When it comes to deportation orders, many people prefer not to think about it. Some don't even know they have one. Others only find out when it's too late. But ignoring an immigration order does not make it go away. On the contrary, it could become a silent threat at any time. That's why today we want to explain how to [...]
Elimination of Birthright Citizenship? No! There are still options!
Recently, the Supreme Court issued a very important decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc. that could affect birthright citizenship in the U.S. But the bottom line is this: the 14th Amendment still protects those who are born here, and no state can change that. But the bottom line is this: the 14th Amendment still protects those born here, and no state can change that. What did the Supreme Court say? The Court did not review [...]
¿Qué hacer si te para la policía o toca a tu puerta?
Cuando se trata de un encuentro con la policía, cada palabra, cada movimiento y cada decisión cuenta. Ya sea que te detengan mientras manejas o que lleguen a tu casa, conocer tus derechos y cómo comportarte puede ser la diferencia entre continuar tu día o enfrentar consecuencias legales. Encuentros con la policía en tu casa […]
