Do you have a loved one who is in the custody of immigration authorities? If so, it doesn’t mean that they have to stay in custody until their trial. They have options. These include getting an immigration bond. This bond can release them back to their family until they have their court hearing. But, how […]
The short answer is no. Marriage alone won’t stop deportation or prevent you from being deported in the future. But, marriage to a US citizen can make it easier to establish your legal status in the United States. If you or your spouse is an undocumented immigrant, then what are your options? Your Immigration History […]
Facing deportation is a stressful situation for you and your loved ones. But, it doesn’t mean that you’re out of options. In this article, we’ll discuss a few common ways to stop deportation. Deferred Action (DACA) Deferred Action is when the government agrees to not take action on your case for a limited amount of […]
Last Monday, the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a previous decision preventing the implementation of President Obama’s executive action on immigration. For the time being, the program remains stalled. The executive order – which expands the existing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and introduces Deferred Action for Parents of Americans […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Deportation on Friday, January 11, 2013. There are many positive trends in immigration law. The Deferred Action program has given hope to many young immigrants who came to the U.S. as children but lacked legal status. And studies have shown the dynamic role that immigrants of […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Deportation on Thursday, December 27, 2012. The term itself sounds so neutral and technical: mixed status. But in practical terms, it means that immigrant families can get torn apart when some members face deportation and others are U.S. citizens. The statistics say that many families […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Deportation on Friday, November 9, 2012. The American criminal justice system arrests and prosecutes a lot of people – both citizens and non-citizens alike. But if you are an immigrant, you face a potential consequence that U.S. citizens do not: the threat of deportation. This can […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Deportation on Friday, September 28, 2012. Undocumented immigrants in Minnesota and across the United States live every day with the very real threat of deportation. Recently, three undocumented immigrants in Minnesota were prosecuted for illegally entering the United States after already having been deported. They […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Deportation on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. On June 15, 2012, President Obama presented his “deferred action” executive order. This action by the President will give some young undocumented immigrants the ability to receive a two-year permit that will protect them from being deported. Not everyone is […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Deportation on Thursday, August 16, 2012. In June, the Obama administration announced a policy change by which undocumented people under the age of 31 could seek to stay in the U.S. and apply for two-year work permits. The announcement was greeted enthusiastically by immigrants in Minnesota […]