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 […]
On Tuesday, January 9, 2018 a federal judge in California issued an injunction against President Trump’s decision to end the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program. This injunction will temporarily block Trump’s plan, which would have started rescinding work permits and put “dreamers” at risk of deportation as of March 5, 2018. Some DACA […]
Immigration is a stressful process, it can change your life or that of your loved ones. It’s hard because laws and policies are being updated faster than ever. This makes it hard to know your options and rights. How can you make a good decision while under pressure? An immigration lawyer can be a […]
On December 4th, the third version of the Trump Administration’s travel ban went into effect. This is a temporary decision that allows the travel ban to go into effect while legal challenges are considered. However, this could significantly delay travel for many people from the affected countries. This latest version of the travel ban will affect seven […]
The Supreme Court voted 4-4 on Thursday, June 23rd on President Obama’s immigration plan in the case United States v. Texas. This blocks the implementation of initiatives known as DAPA and DACA under new provisions designed to protect the rights of undocumented United States immigrants. As stated by the SCOTUS Blog, “This means that the […]
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 Family Immigration on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Many of our posts discuss very specific immigration issues, such as the availability of work visas or the proposals to expand the Deferred Action program. Sometimes, however, it is important to look closely at stories of people who […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A.posted in Family Immigration on Friday, July 19, 2013. The recently passed Minnesota Prosperity Act is a signal for hope for a better future for undocumented immigrant students. Like most other students, immigrant students need help with financial aid. And, as we discussed in last week’s post, this […]