Serving The Immigration Needs Of The San Diego Area Since 1984
Last month, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a rule change that affects those immigrants to the U.S. who are seeking asylum. Asylum seekers are typically those who have left their country out of a reasonable fear of persecution based on...
Yes, you can potentially be deported over criminal charges, arrests and convictions. Criminal activity can often be the basis for removal, even if someone has a valid visa and is otherwise in good standing. That said, not all illegal activity will lead to deportation....
A Notice to Appear (NTA) is the legal document that initiates deportation proceedings in immigration court. If you’ve received one, it often means that the federal government is seeking to remove you from the United States. That said, receiving an NTA does not...
Facing the possibility of removal from a country can be overwhelming and uncertain. Immigration rules are complex, and even small mistakes or misunderstandings can have serious consequences. Deportation proceedings often move quickly, leaving little time to prepare....
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a dream come true for millions of immigrants. It grants voting rights, passport privileges and nearly all protections granted to native-born Americans. However, naturalized citizenship isn’t entirely ironclad. It can be taken away, and when...
The current administration’s aggressive expansion of removal operations has led to a rise in deportations. Immigration officers now have greater discretion to detain and try to remove people who violate immigration laws, even if those violations are minor or happened...
Deportation and removal proceedings have become major concerns for many immigrants. Those without documentation are at especially high risk of removal from the country. However, even those with visas and green cards may face removal from the country after criminal...
There’s been some talk recently by the president and others in the administration about deporting people even if they’re U.S. citizens. Certainly, this has added to the anxiety that many people are feeling who came here from other countries, who previously considered...
If you’re facing deportation or worried that you might be deported from the U.S., you may be wondering how quickly things could happen. How fast can you be deported? The answer depends on multiple factors. Deportation can take weeks, months or even years. While the...
A Notice to Appear (NTA) is a formal document issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It begins the removal process for someone who may not have legal status to stay in the country. The NTA tells the individual they must go before an immigration judge and...