Verdadero o Falso: Remoción de Condiciones
Si recibiste tu residencia condicional por matrimonio, sabes que viene con una fecha de vencimiento. Pero muchos se confunden al momento de renovarla, ¡y ahí es donde pueden meterse en problemas! La remoción de condiciones es un paso fundamental para convertir tu residencia temporal en permanente, y un error en el proceso puede poner en riesgo tu estatus. […]
Renueva tus Documentos a Tiempo
Muchas personas creen que pueden esperar para renovar sus documentos migratorios. Pero un simple retraso puede traer consecuencias graves: perder tu permiso de trabajo, tu estatus o incluso la posibilidad de ajustar tu situación en el futuro. En La Firma Unida | La Liga Defensora, vemos todos los días cómo un pequeño descuido puede convertirse en […]
DACA: What changed and how to prepare today if new applications are approved?
In the last few weeks there was a major twist: the federal government reported in Texas v. United States that the court order halting DACA for “new” applications is limited to Texas, and that USCIS will resume evaluating initial applications outside of Texas. Simply put: if you live outside of Texas, you could file for DACA for the first time; if you live in [...]
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 [...].
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
