3 mistakes that could cost you your green card
Becoming a U.S. citizen takes considerable time and effort, but once you do so, you should be able to enjoy the same rights and freedoms as natural-born citizens. If you wish to become a citizen through naturalization, you must first obtain a green card. Once you have that green card, you need to do everything […]
Why are laws against age discrimination important?
There are laws that protect against a range of types of discrimination. These laws seek to protect those who are most vulnerable to issues in the workplace that arise from bias and stereotypes. One type of discrimination law protects workers over the age of 40 from age discrimination. You may wonder why age discrimination laws […]
What defenses are available for a DUI?
Colorado allows officers to charge DUI for driving under the influence, and DWAI for driving while ability impaired. These laws require a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher, or .05% or higher, respectively. Becoming familiar with some defenses can help you assess whether it is wise to challenge your charges. Defenses to DUI and DWAI […]
What is unlawful presence?
Unlawful presence means that if you violate immigration regulations, you will immediately lose your legal status in the United States. Beginning on the day after the violation, you will be present in the US without authorization. If the primary visa holder on an F1 or J1 accrues unlawful presence, so do their dependents on the […]
How should you handle gender discrimination?
When you go to work each day, you may want to focus on doing your job. However, it can be difficult to do your best when you experience gender discrimination. It is important to recognize signs of gender discrimination, as well as understand what you can do. If you experience gender discrimination at work, this […]
Does conviction affect your chances of getting a green card?
When you apply for a green card, the USCIs will want to know how you have previously interacted with the law both in and outside the United States. As always, they will give immigration priorities to law-abiding citizens, and whether you are married to a US citizen, your criminal record may hinder your entry into […]
When a DUI leads to immigration issues
For any driver, DUI charges are incredibly overwhelming and turn life upside down in many ways. Financial problems, anxiety, the loss of driving privileges and time behind bars becomes a reality for many people who find themselves in this position. However, we recognize that some people have an especially difficult time in the wake of […]
Dealing with discrimination as an immigrant
Discrimination is always tough, regardless of the reason why one faces mistreatment at work and the unique details of their circumstances (such as divorce, financial hardships and other challenges in life). However, it is important to draw attention to situations when discrimination becomes especially problematic. For example, those who recently immigrated to the U.S. and […]
Immigration fees may soon see an increase
Immigrating to the United States can be expensive. After all, not only must individuals finance a new life, but they typically also must pay steep immigration-related expenses. Even worse, new immigrants may not have the authorization to work in the United States while their immigration matters are pending. Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, the Trump […]
New regulations could deny asylum due to any criminal record
There are a lot of regulations in place for immigrants in this country. They are swiftly increasing, too, as the Trump administration holds true to promises to crack down on allowing undocumented people into the country. A current move is tightening restrictions for those who have a criminal background and could prevent many people in Texas from […]
