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ICE Is Detaining Immigrants After Court Dismissals — What You Need to Know Before Your Hearing
Getting your immigration case dismissed might feel like the end of the stress — but it could be just the beginning. Across the country, more and more immigrants are being detained by ICE immediately after leaving immigration court — even when their case has been closed or dismissed. It's a growing trend that’s catching people off guard and raising serious concerns about due process and transparency in our immigration system. If you or a loved one has an upcoming hearing, it’s critical to...
Visa Bulletin – May 2015
Visa Bulletin - May 2015 1st Category = Unmarried children of citizens. 2A Category = Spouses and children under the age of 21 of legal residents. 2B Category = Unmarried children over the age of 21 of legal residents. 3rd Category = Married...
Where Is My Work Permit?
Where Is My Work Permit? When you look at the USCIS Service Center website, you'll see something interesting. The website states that applications for a work permit (Form I-765 - Application for an Employment Authorization Document or "EAD") are...
Latest daca and DAPA in Texas Federal Court
The Latest from DACA and DAPA The purpose of this article is to give a brief up-to-date summary of the latest legal developments in the Texas v United States litigation with the topic of DAPA and expanded DACA. There are three legal points that are...
TPS Extension for El Salvador – Applications Must Be Submitted January 7 through March 9, 2015
TPS Extension for El Salvador The U.S. government has given a TPS Extension for El Salvador for an additional 18 months. This extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible citizens of El Salvador takes effect march 10, 2015 through...
Stop Notarial Fraud
Stop Notarial Fraud Attorney Abraham B. Cardenas is a licensed attorney authorized to represent people throughout the United States in any immigration case. Attorney Cardenas is also a member of the National Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)...
Refugee Program or Conditional Admission for Minors in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
Refugee Program or Conditional Admission for Minors in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras On December 3, 2014, the United States announced the official launch of an in-country program to request refuge and/or conditional admission (Parole) in El...
Deferred Action by President Obama’s Executive Order: Changing and Amplifying the DACA and DAPA Program
Deferred Action by President Obama's Executive Order: Changing and Amplifying the DACA and DAPA Program This article aims to reflect the new changes to the use of deferred action for people who entered the United States as children (DACA). It also...
Family Petition-Based Immigration
Family Petition-Based Immigration Not every family relationship serves as a basis for obtaining permanent U.S. residency. Also, U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States are treated differently when it comes to family immigration...
How to Change Visa Category for Spouses and Children of Residents
How to Change Visa Category for Spouses and Children of Residents The spouse (beneficiary) of a lawful permanent resident (petitioner) of the United States (USA) is in category 2A of the visa preference system when the petitioner petitions his or...
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