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 […]
Will the government deport me for filing workers compensation?
Suffering an injury at work is something that can cause a lot of disruption in your life. Luckily, you have the right to report it to workers’ compensation and receive payments to help you as you seek medical care and recuperate. If you are undocumented in Colorado, you may worry about dealing with workers’ compensation. […]
Can an employer discriminate due to citizenship status?
If you are an immigrant to the United States and working in Colorado, you may worry about discrimination due to your citizenship status. While you may not have every right of a U.S. citizen, you still have some rights afforded to all people within the borders of this country, and that includes the right to […]
How do criminal charges affect immigration status?
Criminal convictions in the United States can result in an array of legal consequences, from fines to community service to loss of driver’s license and prison time. If you want to immigrate to the U.S., certain convictions can also affect your legal status here in the country. Learn more about the types of charges that […]
Do you have a case for asylum in the United States?
There are many ways in which people born in other countries can legally enter the United States. Most people who immigrate do so through the visa program. The government allows people to reside in the United States if they seek an education here or have received a job offer with a company here. In some […]
Naturalization can help legal immigrants obtain citizenship
People who come into the United States often want to become citizens of this country so that they can enjoy all of the benefits of citizenship. Immigrants can use the naturalization process to make this happen, but the process isn’t always easy. Immigrants who come into this country do have certain benefits, but many of […]
What to expect when adjusting your immigration status
Dealing with immigration issues can be a very scary and difficult process. It is something that people normally do with help from an experienced attorney. Even changing your immigration status from temporary to permanent can be very hard for many people. The forms are often confusing and unclear about the information that the immigration office […]
Do non-citizens and immigrants have constitutional rights in America?
No matter how you feel about the current political climate, it is hard to deny that things are changing quickly. Since the most recent presidential election, new laws and orders have been made and the way existing laws and orders are enforced have changed. It looks like change is not going to stop any time […]
DACA could protect you from deportation
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protects you from being deported if you meet the requirements. If you were brought to the U.S. when you were younger, you may be eligible for DACA. DACA does not grant you citizenship, but there may be ways to get a green card after you have been granted deferred […]
