Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments over the legality of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The program, which has been in place since 2012, protects “Dreamers” – some 800,000 young immigrants whose parents brought them to...
Month: November 2019
Pending SCOTUS decision: what’s on the line with DACA?
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating over whether to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, following oral arguments this past Tuesday. The decision puts the fate of some 800,000 young people on the line. With all of the mixed...
Are you fully prepared to attend an immigration interview?
Taking steps to obtain U.S. government permission to live and work in Texas or elsewhere across the country can be an exciting, yet stressful experience. Perhaps, you have family members who have already successfully navigated the process. Then again, maybe you are...
6 ways an attorney can help an immigrant detained by ICE
If you’re loved one is abruptly taken by the U.S. immigration authorities, it can be a terrifying and uncertain time for everyone in the family. You may be concerned about your loved one’s whereabouts, their treatment in detention and their future. You may feel...
How do I locate a friend or loved one who’s been taken by ICE?
It has become an increasingly uncertain time for immigrants living in the United States. Undocumented immigrants – and even legal green card or visa holders – are at increased risk of sudden and unexpected removal from the country by U.S. Immigration and Customs...