What papers do I need to legally work in the U.S.?
Part of the American way of life is securing good employment. If you want to find a job, you first should make sure your papers are in order as your new employer will require certain documents upon hiring you. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services explains that to legally hire you, your potential employer […]
Drug violations may trigger detention, deportation
While anyone who commits a drug-related crime may face legal trouble, you may face particularly harsh consequences as an immigrant facing drug charges. Any drug violation has the capacity to lead to detention and deportation. In some cases, those deportations may permanently prevent you from ever returning to the United States. According to the Drug […]
What is the difference between affirmative and defensive asylum?
If you apply for asylum, there are two different applications to choose between. Which application you choose will depend on whether any formal removal proceedings began. Before you apply for asylum, it is crucial to know the differences between the options so that you choose correctly. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services explains the […]
A DUI could affect your immigration status
Colorado residents often enjoy a cocktail or other alcoholic beverage when getting together for picnics, tailgating and other occasions. However, if you get behind the wheel after consuming these beverages and law enforcement stops you, the consequences can go beyond a night in jail and a fine. We often represent immigrants facing drunk driving charges. […]
Are DACA recipients eligible for financial aid?
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program seeks to protect you and others who came to the United States without the proper documentation through no fault of your own. However, it does not necessarily mean you have all the same rights and protections as your natural-born peers, and this holds true when it comes to […]
What are an immigrant’s employment rights?
In the U.S., there are federal laws that prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace. No employee should have to put up with ethnic slurs, hostile behavior or taunting due to his or her national origin. You cannot face discrimination due to an accent or because you speak another language in addition to English. You […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
