Immigrating to Texas may make it easier to create a financially stable life for you and your family. However, as an immigrant, there are several decisions that you'll need to make as it relates to your money that American citizens might not even think about. Let's...
US Immigration Law
What is the current status of the DACA program?
A large number of undocumented immigrants living in Texas could soon become eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. A recent judge's ruling that orders the restoration of the DACA program to its 2017 status reopened program eligibility....
Immigration options for relatives of U.S. citizens and residents
When it comes to immigration, there are many questions surrounding what options a foreign relative of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident has at their disposal. Being uninformed can lead to unintentionally breaking the law, which can affect a permanent resident's...
Immigration policy reversals could take time
Presidential candidate Joe Biden has promised sweeping changes to President Trump’s immigration policies if the Democrat is elected this November. However, a return to Obama-era rules won’t be easy, according to immigration experts. Analyst Sarah Pierce of the...
White House seeks to expand biometric data collection of immigrants
This week a proposed White House policy came to light that could jeopardize the privacy of millions of U.S. immigrants – as well as some U.S. citizens. The proposed measure would require anyone associated with an immigration application process to provide highly...
Why the high turnover of immigration judges recently?
Facing an unending case load is nothing new for immigration judges. Immigration courts are known for having backlogs of cases months – or even years – long. But in the last few years, these judges have begun leaving the bench in startlingly high numbers. In the last...
Why legal immigrants are afraid to file for unemployment benefits
The global health crisis has hit the U.S. economy hard – leaving millions of people unemployed. While the federal government has responded by creating unemployment insurance programs that can assist nearly all categories of workers, many legal immigrants are afraid of...
International students could lose their visas for attending online classes
Last week, international students across the United States received some alarming news. The White House issued a rule that would prevent such students from residing in the U.S. if they did not take at least one class in person. Amidst the growing health crisis in this...
Immigrant rights and risks in a peaceful protest
The murder of George Floyd has sparked protests around the country. People in every state in the U.S. are marching in the streets and demanding an end to racial injustice. You may be interested in joining the movement too. But as an immigrant, are your rights the same...
How to silently exercise your rights to law enforcement
Being an immigrant in the U.S. has become increasingly difficult in recent years. You may worry that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents could show up at your home or your work. Or you could worry about the implications a simple traffic violation...