As a survivor of violent crime, you may feel as though you're on a roller-coaster of emotion. You likely have some good days and some where you keep replaying the events that took place over and over in your mind. You have hopefully found encouragement from family and...
Immigration Law Is All About Family
Year: 2018
California immigrant advocates rally in San Jose
Immigrant advocates gathered at the headquarters of the Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network to rally together with community members and faith leaders against the Trump administration and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy of separating...
ICE announces intention to begin deportations
Officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement may begin deporting families in California and throughout the country who have received deportation orders from a judge. The agency's intention is to start cracking down on immigrants even if they do not have a...
Immigration Customs and Enforcement actions called into question
If you immigrated to Colorado from another country, you may have encountered various challenges along the way. Especially if your arrival here did not include having all your paperwork in order, life in America may prove difficult, at least until you're able to...
ACLU sues ICE over asylum-seeker detentions
Colorado residents might be interested in learning that the ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the federal government because of detentions of asylum seekers. The lawsuit was filed on May 17 in federal court against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency....
Things to know when seeking asylum in the US
There was a man who told Customs and Border Protection officers that he'd rather spend his life in a United States prison than return to his country of origin because it was so dangerous to live amid the violence there. You may be able to relate to that man's story...
Proposal could cause immigrants to avoid accessing benefits
A Trump administration proposal that has been leaked could have negative repercussions for immigrants in Colorado who are seeking permanent residency. The proposal would make it less likely for a person's application for permanent residency to be approved if they have...
Biometrics required for your naturalization process
It is no secret that the United States and other countries are dealing with critical issues of security. This is one reason why it is more difficult to come into the country, whether you are visiting or planning on remaining as a permanent resident. Additionally, the...
Federal judge: USCIS can’t simply revoke someone’s DACA status
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, in order to qualify for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, you must meet these requirements: Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012 Entered the U.S. before age 16 Have continuously...
Is your sibling ready to join you in the U.S?
Your successful application for U.S. citizenship has opened many doors for you. You may be preparing to vote in Colorado primary elections, seeking financial aid for your education, or applying for one of the many enticing federal jobs for which your citizenship makes...

