News about a change in immigration policy is important to review. Recently, a judge ordered the federal government to stop deporting or expelling children who come across the border without anyone accompanying them before they're able to request asylum or some other...
What’s the best deportation defense strategy? It depends on the reason
If you or a loved one is faced with deportation, it’s important to take immediate action to protect your legal rights. Doing so gives you the best chance possible of having your decision overturned, thus allowing you to remain in the United States. Don’t fall prey to...
Can you get deported for a DUI?
The police stop you for allegedly driving while drunk, and you’re facing charges after an arrest. While you do care about losing your license, going to jail and paying fines, you also start thinking about your immigration status. You’re in the United States legally,...
Immigration changes are likely coming, though they may take time
The shift from one presidential administration to another always means that things are going to change, and the upcoming switch at the beginning of next year may have a massive impact on immigration. Changes in government leadership often mean changes in immigration...
What you need to know about adjustment of your immigration status
The U.S. immigration process is complicated. Confusing phrases and official forms are just some of the obstacles you will have to navigate. One phrase you are likely to hear a lot is “adjustment of status.” Put simply, this phrase refers to when an immigrant receives...
How family members can join immigrant relatives in the U.S.
Immigrants living in California can petition for their family members to join them as legal immigrants. However, their family members must meet certain qualifications before they can apply for a visa. Here's how immediate family members can apply to join their...
Children’s rights in immigration proceedings
With stories of parents and children being separated at the border being continuously reported in the news in California, many people are concerned about the separated or unaccompanied children and how they are treated by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
Proposed rule change would prioritize high-wage H-1B applicants
Many California businesses, especially in the tech industry, have relied heavily on the H-1B program to recruit foreign nationals for scientific and technical jobs. In many cases, H-1B workers have studied at U.S. universities and have high-level qualifications in...
2 men pulled from deportation flight after abuse claims
Many asylum seekers and immigrants in California are seriously concerned about the threat of removal or deportation, especially as debates over immigration loom large in political contests. In many cases, people being deported were previously held in immigration...