Serving The Immigration Needs Of The San Diego Area Since 1984
Immigrants who get caught overstaying their visas often spend a significant time in detention facilities due to the U.S.'s backlog of at least 750,000 immigration cases on its dockets. Adjudication usually takes a long time because there are unique court rules and...
Family separation is something that has been happening on the U.S. border for years, and it often happens when families attempt to enter the country without the proper paperwork. Since this breaks immigration laws, parents end up detained on criminal allegations,...
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...
A federal judge in California ruled that the ban the state placed on private prisons is, for the most part, constitutional. The outcome of the ruling is that no new correctional facilities or immigration detention centers operated by private companies are allowable...
According to a complaint filed by the ACLU of San Diego and Jewish Family Service, a newborn US citizen was sent to Mexico, and the newborn’s family was allegedly mistreated. The complaint urges U.S. Customs and Border Protection to excuse pregnant people from...
It is falsely claimed that migrants in detention centers can leave at any time to return to their country of origin. This is not true; they can leave only by requesting a voluntary departure and meeting certain requirements. People in California may want to learn more...
California residents dealing with the immigration system might be very concerned about the potential for detention, especially with widespread publicity focusing on raids targeting undocumented aliens or those with deportation orders. Several people have been held in...
Legal immigrants residing in California or other states could be deported if they violate the law. However, the type of crime a person commits is usually more important than whether it was a misdemeanor or felony when determining if it's grounds for deportation. For...
Many people in California and across the country have expressed concerns about changing immigration policy, especially in regard to immigration detention. The Trump presidential campaign in 2016 involved a number of promises to crack down on immigration, especially at...
After studying in the United States, many international students in California may be looking for ways to remain in the country and continue to work legally. The F-1 visa program allows international students to work for U.S. companies after they graduate in order to...