Four Proposals to Replace DACA
- Feb 18 2018
What Are the Four Proposals to Replace DACA Now Before Congress? At least 800,000 “dreamers” who came to this country under the age of 16 have, under the umbrella of ...
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Proposed Healthcare Coverage for Immigrants in California
- Feb 7 2018
What is the new healthcare proposal to protect immigrants in California? Understanding the importance of providing healthcare to the large number of immigrants living in California without proper documentation, Democratic ...
U.S. Ends TPS Designation for Salvadoran Immigrants
- Jan 26 2018
The Trump Administration recently announced that it will terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) permits of nearly 200,000 Salvadorans who have been living in the United States since 2001. If ...
The Fate of Dreamers Hangs in the Balance
- Jan 12 2018
Will lawmakers solve the DACA issue? In September 2017, President Trump signed an executive order ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program established by the Obama Administration, and ...
Who Is Eligible for Asylum or Refugee Status?
- Dec 12 2017
Some people in the United States have left their home country because of turmoil or unresolved issues. They may be afraid for their own safety, particularly if they return to ...
What to do and NOT to do if ICE comes looking for you
- Dec 6 2017
With today’s political climate, immigration issues are a hot topic. Many people who are in the U.S. illegally are concerned about their uncertain future in the United States. In many ...
Federal Judge Asserts Jurisdiction Over Deportation
- Nov 30 2017
A federal judge in Boston recently ruled that her court has jurisdiction to halt the deportation of a group of illegal immigrants living in New Hampshire. Chief U.S. District Judge ...
Immigration and Military Service
- Oct 3 2017
Special immigration benefits will apply to current and former members of the U.S. armed forces. In fact, they also often apply to their immediate family members as well. Essentially, military ...
Legal Issues that Can Affect Your Visa
- Sep 26 2017
Even after you obtain your visa, certain things may happen to you in the U.S. that may threaten your status. These things could essentially invalidate your visa or make re-entry ...
What is a Master Calendar Hearing?
- Sep 8 2017
A Master Calendar Hearing (MCH) is a preliminary hearing. It is associated with efforts to remove an immigrant from the United States. You, the judge, and the government’s attorney will ...