What does national origin mean?
It’s illegal for employers to discriminate based on your national origin. This, to many people, seems repetitive. They already can’t discriminate based on ethnicity or race. Wouldn’t that generally cover national origin? It may. For instance, if someone was born in Mexico and immigrated to the United States, they could be discriminated against based on […]
What kinds of criminal offenses can impact your immigration status?
As someone in the United States on a visa or who has not yet completed the naturalization process, it’s important to know that there are restrictions that impact your rights. If you wind up arrested for a criminal offense and eventually charged, you may worry about what that criminal charge will mean for your future. […]
Preparing for your Stokes interview with USCIS
You know that your marriage is real and not some kind of scam designed to get your spouse a green card — but the authorities at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) weren’t convinced. Now, you and your spouse are scheduled for a second interview. Known as a Stokes interview, this is your shot to […]
Can you use marijuana legally if you aren’t a U.S. citizen?
If you’re an immigrant living in Colorado, you probably know by now that the state has a robust medical marijuana program. It has also legalized the recreational use of the drug for adults 21 years of age and older. Don’t get caught in a trap, however. There’s a massive disconnect between state law and federal […]
How becoming a permanent resident is a step toward citizenship
A permanent legal resident in the United States has more rights and protections than someone living in the United States or visiting with a visa. Those who have a Green Card or Permanent Resident Card can live and work in the United States with all the protections of the law. In fact, they can even […]
Do I have to answer the door for immigration officials?
It can be an unnerving experience to have immigration officers knocking on your door, but do you know what to do when this happens? You may wonder about your rights and if you share the rights that U.S. citizens have, especially if you are undocumented. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, your immigration status […]
What should you know about field sobriety tests?
In Colorado, officers have many tools at their disposal for testing BAC levels. If your blood alcohol content is too high, you will face arrest for intoxicated driving. But what are the tools they use to determine that? Some of the first an officer will rely on are field sobriety tests. Thus, it is important […]
U.S. Supreme Court makes DACA ruling
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is a program created under the Obama administration. When Trump took office, there was a challenge about the program’s legality which ended up with it being in front of the U.S. Supreme Court for a ruling. According to the National Immigration Law Center, the U.S. Supreme Court was considering […]
What are the penalties for DUI in Colorado?
Colorado penalizes drivers who have a drunk driving arrest with a blood alcohol content of 0.05% or above, a crime called driving while ability impaired. BAC of 0.08% or higher results in charges of driving under the influence. For a first offense, DWAI carries less severe charges for a conviction than for a DUI conviction […]
What are CO’s ignition interlock laws?
Colorado is tough on drunk driving, and it is important to understand all of the consequences that come with a DUI charge. One of these consequences is the courts requiring you to install an ignition interlock device. According to Guardian Interlock, Colorado may require you to install an ignition interlock device even if it is […]
