Legal Articles, Immigration

U.S. IMMIGRATION POLICY, POLICE BRUTALITY, AND UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE: Dedicated to Michael Brown and Others who have been killed

With many cases of immigrants being wrongfully deported without a fair and adequate hearing pursuant to the treaty and increasing police brutality against minorities like Michael Brown; matters need to be taken directly to the United Nations to address human rights violations under the treaty.

Immigration Law Offices

Immigration law is not something to be trusted to an inexperienced attorney.

Adjustment of Status Based on Marriage in Arizona – What to Expect at Your Interview

One of the most feared aspects of the adjustment of status process based on marriage is the dreaded interview with a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer.

FROM COLUMBUS TO BUSH: THE STATE OF U.S. IMMIGRATION LAW

There is even more irony in this fact when we realize just how unjustifiably hostile U.S. immigration law is to Latino “immigrants” to the U.S.

DHS Clarifies Immigration Benefits for Military Families & Veterans

DHS has issued a formal policy memorandum outlining immigration benefits available to the family members of military personnel and veterans

Investment Scam Targets Immigration Lawyers

Scam artists have been targeting immigration lawyers with fake investment checks

Florida Supreme Court denies bar admission to Dream Act candidate

Unauthorized immigrant denied admission to Florida Bar

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Undocumented children brought to the country through no fault of theirs have been given reprieve from deportation by USCIS if they satisfy certain eligibility requirements. This reprieve does not confer legal status as Dreamers still do not have permanent residency status or pathway to citizenship.

Small Amount Of Marijuana Possession For Social Sharing Is Not An Aggravated Felony Rendering Noncitizens Immediately Deportable

Small amount of marijuana possession or drug use for recreational purposes by a noncitizen should not be enough to deport the individual from the United States

The Top Six Reasons Why Your Green Card Might Be Denied

Each year, approximately 150,000 immigrants will be issued an employment-based green card.

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